Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 757 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317243
Common Names
- Strophanthus boivinii
- Boivinii Strophanthus
- Strophanthus's Boivinii
Synonyms
- Roupellina boivinii (Baill.) Pichon [unknown]
- Roupellina boivinii angustifolia (H.Perrier ex Pichon) Pichon [unknown]
- Roupellina boivinii grandiflora (Pichon) Pichon [unknown]
- Strophanthus arboreus Boiv. ex Franch. [unknown]
- Strophanthus aurantiacus Blondel [unknown]
- Strophanthus boivinii angustifolius H.Perrier ex Pichon [unknown]
- Strophanthus boivinii grandiflorus Pichon [unknown]
- Strophanthus grevei Baill. [unknown]
- Roupellina boivinii boivinii [unknown]
Description
Strophanthus boivinii (also called Boivin's 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 boivinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating coughs, colds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Strophanthus boivinii is a white or pale yellow, with a long, curved nectar spur. The seed is a flat, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Strophanthus boivinii 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 boivinii
Strophanthus boivinii is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia. It is found in dry forests and savannas.
Strophanthus boivinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Strophanthus boivinii?
Strophanthus boivinii
What type of plant is Strophanthus boivinii?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae.
Where is Strophanthus boivinii found?
It is found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Republic of Congo.
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,