Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
gossweileri
ID:
503405

Status:
valid

Authors:
Exell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 67(Suppl. 2): 102 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502737

Common Names

  • Strychnos gossweileri
  • Gossweileri Strychnos
  • Strychnos

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Description

Strychnos gossweileri (also called Gossweiler's strychnos, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 4 m tall and has white flowers. It is native to southern Africa and prefers dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strychnos gossweileri 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 gossweileri 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 gossweileri

Strychnos gossweileri is native to Africa. It can be found in moist, grassy areas, and is often found in meadows and wetlands.

Strychnos gossweileri FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Strychnos gossweileri?

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

What is the typical height of Strychnos gossweileri?

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

What is the typical lifespan of Strychnos gossweileri?

Strychnos gossweileri 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,

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