Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cathayensis
ID:
1074884

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Lingnan Sci. J. 13: 44 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001074222

Common Names

  • Strychnos cathayensis
  • Cathay Strychnos
  • Cathay Strychnos

Searching for Strychnos cathayensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Strychnos cathayensis (also called Chinese Strychnos, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Loganiaceae family. It is a deciduous shrub that is native to China, and is found in dry savannas and woodlands. It has oblong leaves that are 3-6 cm long, and its flowers are yellowish-green and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Strychnos cathayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The leaves of this plant are used to make tea, which is believed to have several health benefits.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Strychnos cathayensis var. cathayensis
Strychnos cathayensis var. spinata P.T.Li

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strychnos cathayensis is a white or yellowish-white, 5-lobed corolla with a tube-like structure. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped drupe. The seedlings are slender and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

Searching for Strychnos cathayensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Strychnos cathayensis is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of China. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and placed in a light, well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination occurs. Once established, Strychnos cathayensis is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Strychnos cathayensis

Strychnos cathayensis is native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It is found in moist deciduous forests, evergreen forests, and scrub jungles.

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