Status:
valid
Authors:
M.R.Schomb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Reis. Br.-Guiana : 950 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502991
Common Names
- Strychnos mitscherlichii
- Mitscherlichii Strychnos
- Strychnos
Description
Strychnos mitscherlichii (also called Mitscherlich'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 regions of Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry forests to wetter areas with more rainfall.
Uses & Benefits
Strychnos mitscherlichii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Strychnos mitscherlichii var. pubescentior Sandwith
Strychnos mitscherlichii var. mitscherlichii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Strychnos mitscherlichii has a flower with five yellow petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Strychnos mitscherlichii 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 mitscherlichii
Strychnos mitscherlichii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Strychnos mitscherlichii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Strychnos mitscherlichii?
Strychnos mitscherlichii
What is the natural habitat of Strychnos mitscherlichii?
Tropical forests of Africa
What is the common name of Strychnos mitscherlichii?
Mitscherlichii Strychnos
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,