Strychnos densiflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densiflora
ID:
503412
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 11: 369 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502744
Common Names
- Dense-flowered Strychnos
- Dense-flowered Nightshade
- Dense-flowered Monkey Apple
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Strychnos densiflora (also called Dense-flowered Strychnos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland and montane forests. It prefers moist soils and can be found in areas of high rainfall.
Uses & Benefits
Strychnos densiflora has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an anti-inflammatory agent. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Strychnos densiflora is white with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is round and black with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Strychnos densiflora is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant but will not tolerate wet soils. It is best to water the plant deeply and then allow the soil to dry out before watering again.
Where to Find Strychnos densiflora
Strychnos densiflora is native to South America. It can be found in moist, grassy areas, and is often found in meadows and wetlands.
Strychnos densiflora FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Strychnos densiflora?
Strychnos densiflora is found in the tropical and subtropical dry forests of South America.
What is the typical height of Strychnos densiflora?
Strychnos densiflora typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet.
What is the typical lifespan of Strychnos densiflora?
Strychnos densiflora typically lives for up to 25 years.
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-2597888: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.