Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roxburghii
ID:
221808

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) M.A.Rau

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 10(Suppl. 2): 40 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221137

Common Names

  • Knoxia roxburghii
  • Roxburghii knoxia
  • Roxburghii tree

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Synonyms

  • Knoxia brachycarpa R.Br. ex Hook.f. [valid]
  • Knoxia laevis DC. [illegitimate]
  • Knoxia microcarpa Kurz [valid]
  • Knoxia roxburghii brunonis (Wall. ex G.Don) R.Bhattacharjee & Deb [valid]
  • Knoxia roxburghii glauca (W.W.Sm.) R.Bhattacharjee & Deb [valid]
  • Knoxia valerianoides Thorel ex Pit. [valid]
  • Knoxia wallichii L.Bruce ex Panigrahi [valid]
  • Spermacoce brunonis Wall. ex G.Don [valid]
  • Spermacoce laevis Roxb. [illegitimate]
  • Spermacoce roxburghiana Schult. [illegitimate]
  • Spermacoce roxburghii Spreng. [valid]
  • Knoxia brachycarpa congesta Pit. [valid]
  • Knoxia roxburghii brunonis (Wall. ex G.Don) R.Bhattacharjee & Deb [valid]
  • Dentillaria brachycarpa (R.Br. ex Hook.f.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Hedyotis glauca W.W.Sm. [valid]

Description

Knoxia roxburghii (also called Roxburgh's 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, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Knoxia roxburghii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is a great choice for adding color to any space.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Knoxia roxburghii sub. roxburghii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Knoxia roxburghii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Knoxia roxburghii is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers warm, humid climates and needs plenty of light and water. It should be planted in well-draining soil and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant looking its best.

Where to Find Knoxia roxburghii

Knoxia roxburghii can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India and Southeast Asia.

Knoxia roxburghii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Knoxia roxburghii?

Knoxia roxburghii

What is the common name of Knoxia roxburghii?

Roxburgh's knoxia

What is the natural habitat of Knoxia roxburghii?

Tropical rainforests in India

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-106109: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Mysore Anantaswamy Rau (1916-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Rau' in the authors string.