Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
gracilis
ID:
317945

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum. & Pax ex Pax

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15: 370 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317277

Common Names

  • Graceful Strophanthus
  • Strophanthus gracilis
  • Graceful Strophanthus

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Synonyms

  • Strophanthus klainei De Wild. [unknown]
  • Strophanthus minor Blondel & Blondel [unknown]
  • Strophanthus scaber Pax [unknown]

Description

Strophanthus gracilis (also called Graceful 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 gracilis 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 gracilis 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 gracilis is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil and full sun, but can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division of the rootball.

Where to Find Strophanthus gracilis

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

Strophanthus gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strophanthus gracilis?

Strophanthus gracilis

What is the common name of Strophanthus gracilis?

Graceful Strophanthus

What is the natural habitat of Strophanthus gracilis?

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-198227: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.