Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
malchairi
ID:
503667

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 5: 44 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502999

Common Names

  • Strychnos malchairi
  • Malchairi Strychnos
  • Strychnos

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Description

Strychnos malchairi (also called Malchair's Strychnos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland forests, woodlands, and savannas. It has a smooth grey bark and small, white, fragrant flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Strychnos malchairi is used as a traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strychnos malchairi has a flower with five yellow petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strychnos malchairi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Strychnos malchairi

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

Strychnos malchairi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strychnos malchairi?

Strychnos malchairi

What is the common name of Strychnos malchairi?

Malchair's Strychnos

What type of plant is Strychnos malchairi?

A shrub

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,