Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
divaricatus
ID:
317931

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 199 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317263

Common Names

  • Divaricate Strophanthus
  • Strophanthus divaricatus
  • Divaricate Strophanthus

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Synonyms

  • Nerium chinense W.Hunter ex Roxb. [unknown]
  • Pergularia divaricata Lour. [unknown]
  • Strophanthus chinensis G.Don [unknown]
  • Strophanthus dichotomus chinensis Ker [unknown]
  • Strophanthus divergens Graham [unknown]
  • Vallaris divaricata G.Don [unknown]
  • Emericia divaricata Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Faskia divaricata Lour. ex Gomes [unknown]
  • Periploca divaricata (Lour.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Streptocaulon divaricatum (Lour.) G.Don [unknown]

Description

Strophanthus divaricatus (also called Divaricate 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 divaricatus 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 divaricatus is white, with a yellow centre and a long, curved spur. The seeds are black and glossy, with a hard, woody outer layer. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves, and a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strophanthus divaricatus 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 divaricatus

Strophanthus divaricatus is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia. It is found in dry forests and savannas.

Strophanthus divaricatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strophanthus divaricatus?

Strophanthus divaricatus

What is the common name of Strophanthus divaricatus?

Divaricate Strophanthus

What is the natural habitat of Strophanthus divaricatus?

It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

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-198213: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.