Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
leenhoutsii
ID:
503605

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tirel

Source:
ksu

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 9: 121 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502937

Common Names

  • Leenhoutsii Strychnos
  • Strychnos leenhoutsii
  • Leenhoutsii Strychnos

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Description

Strychnos leenhoutsii (also called Leenhouts' 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 leenhoutsii 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 leenhoutsii 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 leenhoutsii 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 leenhoutsii

Strychnos leenhoutsii is native to Southeast Asia.

Strychnos leenhoutsii FAQ

What are the common names of Strychnos leenhoutsii?

Strychnos leenhoutsii is commonly known as the Leenhouts' Strychnos.

What is the natural habitat of Strychnos leenhoutsii?

Strychnos leenhoutsii is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

What are the medicinal uses of Strychnos leenhoutsii?

Strychnos leenhoutsii has been used to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

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,