Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
503500

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Syst. Mat. Med. Bras. : 121 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502832

Common Names

  • Guianensis Strychnos
  • Strychnos Guianensis
  • Strychnos guianensis

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Synonyms

  • Rouhamon guianeesis Aubl. [unknown]
  • Lasiostoma divaricatum G.Mey. [unknown]
  • Rouhamon guianensis ecirrhosum DC. [unknown]
  • Strychnos rivularia Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Strychnos papilosa Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Strychnos manaoensis Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Lasiostoma rouhamon Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Rouhamon guianense ecirrhosum A.DC. [unknown]

Description

Strychnos guianensis (also called 'Guianan Strychnos', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Loganiaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is a small shrub, growing to 1–2 m tall, with a trunk up to 10 cm diameter. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Strychnos guianensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strychnos guianensis has white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The flowers are followed by round, green fruits that contain numerous seeds. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strychnos guianensis 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 guianensis

Strychnos guianensis is native to tropical South America.

Strychnos guianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strychnos guianensis?

Strychnos guianensis

What are the common names of Strychnos guianensis?

Guianan Strychnos, Guianan Strychnos

What is the natural habitat of Strychnos guianensis?

It is found in French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Brazil

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-2598063: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.