Description
Strychnos chlorantha (also called Green-flowered Strychnos, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It has a stem that grows up to 2 m tall and is covered with opposite, ovate leaves. It produces white flowers with five petals and yellowish-green stamens. It grows in woodlands, scrub, and grasslands.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Strychnos chlorantha is a white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule, containing several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Strychnos chlorantha is a shrub that is native to South America. It is a member of the Loganiaceae family. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer.