Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
schultesiana
ID:
503599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krukoff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 12(2): 78 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502931

Common Names

  • Schultesiana Strychnos
  • Strychnos schultesiana
  • Schultesiana Strychnos

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Description

Strychnos schultesiana (also called Schultes' 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 schultesiana 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 schultesiana 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 schultesiana is a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the rainforest of Central America. 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 schultesiana

Strychnos schultesiana is native to the Amazon rainforest.

Strychnos schultesiana FAQ

What are the common names of Strychnos schultesiana?

Strychnos schultesiana is commonly known as the Schultes' Strychnos.

What is the natural habitat of Strychnos schultesiana?

Strychnos schultesiana is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

What are the medicinal uses of Strychnos schultesiana?

Strychnos schultesiana 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,

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