Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 570 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221121
Common Names
- Knoxia lineata
- Lineata knoxia
- Lineata tree
Synonyms
- Oldenlandia lineata Elmer [illegitimate]
- Spermacoce lineata Blume [illegitimate]
- Dentillaria lineata (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Knoxia lineata (also called Striped Knoxia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to India, and is found in dry deciduous forests. It has small, white flowers and small, linear-shaped leaves with a striped pattern.
Uses & Benefits
Knoxia lineata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and homes. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. The plant is known for its bright, glossy foliage and long-lasting blooms.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Knoxia lineata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single, yellow-green seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Knoxia lineata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 3 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Knoxia lineata
Knoxia lineata is native to tropical and subtropical forests in India and Southeast Asia.
Knoxia lineata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Knoxia lineata?
Knoxia lineata
What is the common name of Knoxia lineata?
Lined knoxia
What is the natural habitat of Knoxia lineata?
Tropical rainforests in India
Species in the Knoxia genus
Knoxia congesta,
Knoxia hedyotoidea,
Knoxia lineata,
Knoxia manika,
Knoxia plantaginea,
Knoxia platycarpa,
Knoxia rosettifolia,
Knoxia roxburghii,
Knoxia spicata,
Knoxia sumatrensis,
Knoxia wightiana,
Knoxia zeylanica,
Knoxia hookeri,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,