Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
duckei
ID:
503427

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krukoff & Monach.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Lloydia 9: 68 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502759

Common Names

  • Ducke's Strychnos
  • Ducke's Nightshade
  • Ducke's Monkey Apple

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Description

Strychnos duckei (also called Ducke's 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 duckei is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties, and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strychnos duckei 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Strychnos duckei is a small tree native to Central and South America. It is usually propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are large enough to be transplanted. The tree should be grown in a sunny location and should be watered regularly. Pruning should be done to keep the tree in shape.

Where to Find Strychnos duckei

Strychnos duckei is native to the Amazon rainforest.

Strychnos duckei FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Strychnos duckei?

Strychnos duckei is found in the tropical and subtropical dry forests of South America.

What is the typical height of Strychnos duckei?

Strychnos duckei typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet.

What is the typical lifespan of Strychnos duckei?

Strychnos duckei 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-2597909: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Vincent Monachino (1911-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Monach.' in the authors string.
Boris Alexander Krukoff (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krukoff' in the authors string.