Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
vanprukii
ID:
501940

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
ksu

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1911: 421 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501272

Common Names

  • Strychnos vanprukii
  • Vanpruki's Strychnos
  • Vanpruki's Strychnine

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Synonyms

  • Strychnos vanprukii acuminata (A.W.Hill) H.B.Naithani & S.Biswas [unknown]
  • Strychnos aenea acuminata A.W.Hill [deprecated]
  • Strychnos nitida Gagnep. [illegitimate]
  • Strychnos maingayi borneensis Leenh. [unknown]

Description

Strychnos vanprukii (also called Vanpruki's 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 vanprukii 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 vanprukii 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 vanprukii 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 vanprukii

Strychnos vanprukii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Strychnos vanprukii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strychnos vanprukii?

Strychnos vanprukii

What is the common name of Strychnos vanprukii?

Vanprukii Strychnos

Where is Strychnos vanprukii native to?

Strychnos vanprukii is native to tropical Africa

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,