Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 5, 3: 249 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502934
Common Names
- Moandaensis Strychnos
- Strychnos moandaensis
- Moandaensis Strychnos
Synonyms
- Strychnos decorsei A.Chev. [valid]
Description
Strychnos moandaensis (also called Moanda 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 Africa. It prefers tropical climates and is found in wet forests, along rivers, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Strychnos moandaensis 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 moandaensis are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Strychnos moandaensis 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 moandaensis
Strychnos moandaensis is native to the Congo Basin.
Strychnos moandaensis FAQ
What are the common names of Strychnos moandaensis?
Strychnos moandaensis is commonly known as the Moanda Strychnos.
What is the natural habitat of Strychnos moandaensis?
Strychnos moandaensis is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.
What are the medicinal uses of Strychnos moandaensis?
Strychnos moandaensis 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,