Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
jobertiana
ID:
503641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 11: 367 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502973

Common Names

  • Jobertiana Strychnos
  • Strychnos jobertiana
  • Jobertiana Strychnos

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Synonyms

  • Strychnos yapurensis G.Planch. [unknown]
  • Strychnos trichostyla Ducke [unknown]

Description

Strychnos jobertiana (also called Jobert's Strychnos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to Central and South America. It prefers tropical climates and is found in wet forests, along rivers, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Strychnos jobertiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Strychnos jobertiana are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strychnos jobertiana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The plant should be carefully divided into sections, each with at least one growth point, and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Strychnos jobertiana

Strychnos jobertiana is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Strychnos jobertiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strychnos jobertiana?

Strychnos jobertiana

What is the common name of Strychnos jobertiana?

Jobert's Strychnos

What is the natural habitat of Strychnos jobertiana?

Tropical and subtropical regions 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,

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