Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
thouarsii
ID:
1084549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 456 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083887



Common Names

  • Strychnopsis thouarsii
  • Thouarsii
  • Strychnopsis


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Uses & Benefits

Strychnopsis thouarsii is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strychnopsis thouarsii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strychnopsis thouarsii is a tropical shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained, fertile soil. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Strychnopsis thouarsii

Strychnopsis thouarsii is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is found in moist forests and on riverbanks.

Species in the Strychnopsis genus

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

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