Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cocculoides
ID:
503363

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895: 98 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502695

Common Names

  • Cocculoides Strychnos
  • Strychnos Cocculoides
  • Cocculoides Strychnos

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Synonyms

  • Strychnos schumanniana Gilg [unknown]
  • Strychnos suberosa De Wild. [unknown]
  • Strychnos suberosa Sim [illegitimate]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strychnos cocculoides has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strychnos cocculoides 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 cocculoides

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

Strychnos cocculoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strychnos cocculoides?

Strychnos cocculoides

What is the common name of Strychnos cocculoides?

Cocculus strychnos

What is the natural habitat of Strychnos cocculoides?

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,

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