Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
ledermannii
ID:
503606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg & Gilg-Ben.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 54: 169 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502938

Common Names

  • Ledermannii Strychnos
  • Strychnos ledermannii
  • Ledermannii Strychnos

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Description

Strychnos ledermannii (also called Ledermann'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 ledermannii 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 ledermannii 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 ledermannii is a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the rainforest of Central Africa. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Strychnos ledermannii

Strychnos ledermannii is native to Southeast Asia.

Strychnos ledermannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strychnos ledermannii?

Strychnos ledermannii

What is the common name of Strychnos ledermannii?

Ledermann's Strychnos

What is the natural habitat of Strychnos ledermannii?

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,

References

Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
Charlotte Gilg-Benedict (1872-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg-Ben.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:547271-1: Based on the initial data import