Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
dantaensis
ID:
1306803

Status:
valid

Authors:
Manoel, Carrijo & E.F.Guim.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 254 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319257

Common Names

  • Strychnos dantaensis
  • Cipó-de-cobra
  • Cipó-de-são-josé

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Description

Strychnos dantaensis (also called 'Danta Strychnos', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Strychnos dantaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strychnos dantaensis has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strychnos dantaensis is a shrub native to the Amazon rainforest. It can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Strychnos dantaensis

Strychnos dantaensis is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in montane forests at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.

Strychnos dantaensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Strychnos dantaensis?

Strychnos dantaensis is found in the humid montane forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

What type of plant is Strychnos dantaensis?

Strychnos dantaensis is an evergreen shrub.

What is the flower size of Strychnos dantaensis?

Strychnos dantaensis has small flowers, measuring about 1 cm in diameter.

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

Elsie Franklin Guimarães (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.F.Guim.' in the authors string.
Tatiana Tavares Carrijo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carrijo' in the authors string.
Evelin Andrade Manoel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manoel' in the authors string.