Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cerradoensis
ID:
503377

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krukoff & Barneby

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 20(1): 72 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502709

Common Names

  • Cerradoensis Strychnos
  • Strychnos Cerradoensis
  • Cerradoensis Strychnos

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Description

Strychnos cerradoensis (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 Brazil. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in rainforests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strychnos cerradoensis has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strychnos cerradoensis is a shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil in a sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken from the current year's growth and planted in a well-draining soil in a sunny spot. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Strychnos cerradoensis

Strychnos cerradoensis is native to Brazil.

Strychnos cerradoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strychnos cerradoensis?

Strychnos cerradoensis

What is the common name of Strychnos cerradoensis?

Cerrado strychnos

What is the natural habitat of Strychnos cerradoensis?

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-2597819: Based on the initial data import
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Boris Alexander Krukoff (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krukoff' in the authors string.