Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
amboensis
ID:
317899

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl. & Pax ex Pax

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15: 376 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317231

Common Names

  • Strophanthus amboensis
  • Amboensis Strophanthus
  • Strophanthus's Amboensis

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Synonyms

  • Strophanthus gossweileri H.E.Hess [unknown]
  • Strophanthus hirsutus H.E.Hess [unknown]
  • Strophanthus intermedius Pax [unknown]
  • Strophanthus longicalix H.E.Hess [unknown]
  • Strophanthus paxii H.E.Hess [unknown]
  • Strophanthus petersianus amboensis Schinz [unknown]
  • Strophanthus schuchardtii Pax [unknown]

Description

Strophanthus amboensis (also called Ambo Strophanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Strophanthus amboensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Strophanthus amboensis is a yellowish-green color, with 5 petals and 5 sepals. The seed is small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strophanthus amboensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the root clumps. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Strophanthus amboensis

Strophanthus amboensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Strophanthus amboensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strophanthus amboensis?

Strophanthus amboensis

What is the family of Strophanthus amboensis?

Gesneriaceae

What is the habitat of Strophanthus amboensis?

Tropical forests

Species in the Strophanthus genus

Strophanthus amboensis, Strophanthus arnoldianus, Strophanthus barteri, Strophanthus bequaertii, Strophanthus boivinii, Strophanthus bullenianus, Strophanthus caudatus, Strophanthus congoensis, Strophanthus courmontii, Strophanthus demeusei, Strophanthus divaricatus, Strophanthus emini, Strophanthus gardeniiflorus, Strophanthus gerrardii, Strophanthus gracilis, Strophanthus gratus, Strophanthus hispidus, Strophanthus holosericeus, Strophanthus hypoleucos, Strophanthus kombe, Strophanthus ledienii, Strophanthus luteolus, Strophanthus mirabilis, Strophanthus mortehanii, Strophanthus nicholsonii, Strophanthus parviflorus, Strophanthus perakensis, Strophanthus petersianus, Strophanthus preussii, Strophanthus puberulus, Strophanthus sarmentosus, Strophanthus singaporianus, Strophanthus speciosus, Strophanthus thollonii, Strophanthus vanderijstii, Strophanthus wallichii, Strophanthus welwitschii, Strophanthus wightianus, Strophanthus zimmermannianus,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-198183: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.