Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
speciosus
ID:
318011

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reber

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Fortschr. 3: 299 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317343



Common Names

  • Showy Strophanthus
  • Strophanthus speciosus
  • Showy Strophanthus


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Synonyms

  • Strophanthus capensis A.DC. [unknown]
  • Christya speciosa N.B.Ward & Harv. [unknown]

Description

Strophanthus speciosus (also called Strophanthus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in cloud forests at elevations of 1,500–2,400 m. It is a small epiphyte with a creeping rhizome, and long, thin, wiry roots.

Uses & Benefits

Strophanthus speciosus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for rope making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strophanthus speciosus is white, with a long, curved nectar spur. The seed is a flat, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strophanthus speciosus is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to tropical Africa. It is a shrub or small tree, growing to a height of 5–10 m. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant and can be propagated from seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Strophanthus speciosus

Strophanthus speciosus is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia. It is found in dry forests and savannas.

Strophanthus speciosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strophanthus speciosus?

Strophanthus speciosus

What is the common name of Strophanthus speciosus?

Showy Strophanthus

What is the natural habitat of Strophanthus speciosus?

It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Species in the Strophanthus genus

Strophanthus amboensis, Strophanthus arnoldianus, Strophanthus barteri, Strophanthus bequaertii, Strophanthus boivinii, Strophanthus bullenianus, Strophanthus caudatus, Strophanthus congoensis, Strophanthus courmontii, Strophanthus demeusei, Strophanthus divaricatus, Strophanthus emini, Strophanthus gardeniiflorus, Strophanthus gerrardii, Strophanthus gracilis, Strophanthus gratus, Strophanthus hispidus, Strophanthus holosericeus, Strophanthus hypoleucos, Strophanthus kombe, Strophanthus ledienii, Strophanthus luteolus, Strophanthus mirabilis, Strophanthus mortehanii, Strophanthus nicholsonii, Strophanthus parviflorus, Strophanthus perakensis, Strophanthus petersianus, Strophanthus preussii, Strophanthus puberulus, Strophanthus sarmentosus, Strophanthus singaporianus, Strophanthus speciosus, Strophanthus thollonii, Strophanthus vanderijstii, Strophanthus wallichii, Strophanthus welwitschii, Strophanthus wightianus, Strophanthus zimmermannianus,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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