Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
ridleyi
ID:
503585

Status:
valid

Authors:
King & Gamble

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 74: 621 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502917

Common Names

  • Ridley's Strychnos
  • Strychnos ridleyi
  • Ridley's Strychnos

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Description

Strychnos ridleyi (also called Ridley'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 Southeast Asia. It prefers tropical climates and is found in wet forests, along rivers, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Strychnos ridleyi is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties, and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strychnos ridleyi 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 ridleyi is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedbed and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy mix.

Where to Find Strychnos ridleyi

Strychnos ridleyi is native to Southeast Asia.

Strychnos ridleyi FAQ

What are the common names of Strychnos ridleyi?

Strychnos ridleyi is commonly known as the Ridley's Strychnos.

What is the natural habitat of Strychnos ridleyi?

Strychnos ridleyi is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

What are the medicinal uses of Strychnos ridleyi?

Strychnos ridleyi 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2598186: Based on the initial data import
James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.