Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
503557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 2: 38 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502889

Common Names

  • Spinosa Strychnos
  • Strychnos Spinosa
  • Strychnos spinosa

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Synonyms

  • Strychnos vuntac Bojer [unknown]
  • Strychnos dulcis A.Chev. [invalid]
  • Strychnos meughe Chiov. [illegitimate]
  • Strychnos gilletii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Strychnos mueghe Chiov. [unknown]
  • Strychnos spinosa spinosa [unknown]
  • Strychnos volkensii Gilg [unknown]
  • Strychnos madagascariensis Spreng. ex Baker [invalid]
  • Strychnos spinosa volkensii (Gilg) E.A.Bruce [unknown]

Description

Strychnos spinosa (also called spiny strychnos, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 4 m tall and has white flowers. It is native to southern Africa and prefers dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Strychnos spinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Strychnos spinosa are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and dark brown, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strychnos spinosa 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 spinosa

Strychnos spinosa is native to Central America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Strychnos spinosa FAQ

What are the common names of Strychnos spinosa?

Strychnos spinosa is commonly known as the Spiny Strychnos.

What is the natural habitat of Strychnos spinosa?

Strychnos spinosa is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

What are the medicinal uses of Strychnos spinosa?

Strychnos spinosa 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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