Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
usambarensis
ID:
501938

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg ex Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1894: 36 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501270

Common Names

  • Strychnos usambarensis
  • Usambara Strychnos
  • Usambara Strychnine

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Synonyms

  • Strychnos cerasifera Gilg [unknown]
  • Strychnos cooperi Hutch. & M.B.Moss [unknown]
  • Strychnos cooperi M.B.Moss, Hutch. & Dalziel [deprecated]
  • Strychnos distichophylla Gilg [unknown]
  • Strychnos micans S.Moore [unknown]

Description

Strychnos usambarensis (also called Usambara Strychnos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It typically grows in lowland rainforest, but can also be found in swamp forest and on riverbanks. Its leaves are glossy and dark green, and its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Strychnos usambarensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strychnos usambarensis is yellow in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strychnos usambarensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seeds or cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a potting mix with perlite or sand added for drainage. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright spot and water regularly until they have rooted.

Where to Find Strychnos usambarensis

Strychnos usambarensis is native to East Africa and can be found in montane forests.

Strychnos usambarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strychnos usambarensis?

Strychnos usambarensis

What is the common name of Strychnos usambarensis?

Usambara Strychnos

Where is Strychnos usambarensis native to?

Strychnos usambarensis is native to Tanzania

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:547543-1: Based on the initial data import