Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
jacarepiensis
ID:
750834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Manoel & E.F.Guim.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 66: 295 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750167

Common Names

  • Strychnos jacarepiensis
  • Jacarepien Strychnos
  • Jacarepien Strychnos

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Description

Strychnos jacarepiensis (also called Jacarepagua Strychnos, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Brazil. It has a grey bark and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Strychnos jacarepiensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strychnos jacarepiensis is a small, greenish-white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed with a thin, white, fleshy coating. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strychnos jacarepiensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division in the spring or cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Strychnos jacarepiensis

Strychnos jacarepiensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, from Colombia to Peru.

Strychnos jacarepiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strychnos jacarepiensis?

Strychnos jacarepiensis

What is the common name of Strychnos jacarepiensis?

Jacarepien's Strychnos

What is the natural habitat of Strychnos jacarepiensis?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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.
Evelin Andrade Manoel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manoel' in the authors string.