Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
camptoneura
ID:
503383

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg & Busse

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 36: 93 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502715

Common Names

  • Strychnos camptoneura
  • Camptoneura Strychnos
  • Strychnos

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Synonyms

  • Scyphostrychnos psittaconyx P.A.Duvign. [unknown]
  • Scyphostrychnos talbotii S.Moore [unknown]

Description

Strychnos camptoneura (also called Golden Strychnos, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Loganiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and is native to tropical regions of Africa. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in rainforests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Strychnos camptoneura is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strychnos camptoneura is white with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is round and black with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strychnos camptoneura is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant but will not tolerate wet soils. It is best to water the plant deeply and then allow the soil to dry out before watering again.

Where to Find Strychnos camptoneura

Strychnos camptoneura is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Strychnos camptoneura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strychnos camptoneura?

Strychnos camptoneura

What is the common name of Strychnos camptoneura?

Camptoneura strychnos

What is the natural habitat of Strychnos camptoneura?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Strychnos genus

Strychnos tomentosa, Strychnos zenkeri, Strychnos vitiensis, Strychnos trichocalyx, Strychnos toxifera, Strychnos torresiana, Strychnos villosa, Strychnos variabilis, Strychnos usambarensis, Strychnos urceolata, Strychnos vanprukii, Strychnos chrysophylla, Strychnos cogens, Strychnos coriacea, Strychnos cocculoides, Strychnos congolana, Strychnos brachiata, Strychnos bredemeyeri, Strychnos brasiliensis, Strychnos cerradoensis, Strychnos brachistantha, Strychnos borneensis, Strychnos camptoneura, Strychnos campicola, Strychnos floribunda, Strychnos flavescens, Strychnos fendleri, Strychnos fallax, Strychnos fulvotomentosa, Strychnos erichsonii, Strychnos gossweileri, Strychnos goiasensis, Strychnos gardneri, Strychnos dalzellii, Strychnos densiflora, Strychnos darienensis, Strychnos dale, Strychnos daclacensis, Strychnos curtisii, Strychnos cuniculina, Strychnos davidsei, Strychnos duckei, Strychnos diaboli, Strychnos dinhensis, Strychnos dolichothyrsa, Strychnos asterantha, Strychnos asperula, Strychnos angolensis, Strychnos andamanensis, Strychnos barteri,

Species in the Loganiaceae family

Antonia ovata, Bonyunia antoniifolia, Bonyunia aquatica, Bonyunia minor, Bonyunia superba, Bonyunia venusta, Bonyunia spectabilis, Bonyunia excelsa, Bonyunia magnifica, Bonyunia nobilis, Bonyunia pulchra, Gardneria angustifolia, Gardneria lanceolata, Gardneria multiflora, Gardneria nutans, Gardneria ovata, Geniostoma angustifolium, Geniostoma antherotrichum, Geniostoma balansanum, Geniostoma biseriale, Geniostoma borbonicum, Geniostoma calcicola, Geniostoma celastrineum, Geniostoma clavatum, Geniostoma cyrtandrae, Geniostoma densiflora, Geniostoma erythrosperma, Geniostoma fagraeoides, Geniostoma gagnae, Geniostoma glaucescens, Geniostoma grandifolium, Geniostoma huttonii, Geniostoma leenhoutsii, Geniostoma macrophyllum, Geniostoma mooreanum, Geniostoma novae-caledoniae, Geniostoma pedunculatum, Geniostoma petiolosum, Geniostoma randianum, Geniostoma rapense, Geniostoma rarotongensis, Geniostoma remyana, Geniostoma rupestre, Geniostoma stipulare, Geniostoma sykesii, Geniostoma trichostylum, Geniostoma umbellatum, Geniostoma vestitum, Geniostoma weinlandii, Geniostoma imbricatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2597830: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
Walter Carl Otto Busse (1865-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Busse' in the authors string.