Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
thollonii
ID:
318018

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 7: 299 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317350

Common Names

  • Thollon's Strophanthus
  • Strophanthus thollonii
  • Thollon's Strophanthus

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Synonyms

  • Strophanthus pierreanus De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Strophanthus thollonii (also called Strophanthus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in cloud forests at elevations of 1,500–2,400 m. It is a small epiphyte with a creeping rhizome, and long, thin, wiry roots.

Uses & Benefits

Strophanthus thollonii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for rope making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strophanthus thollonii is white, 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strophanthus thollonii is a terrestrial orchid species native to Madagascar. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It should be grown in a pot or in the ground in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced orchid fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the clumps of pseudobulbs. The divisions should be planted in individual pots with a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Strophanthus thollonii

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

Strophanthus thollonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strophanthus thollonii?

Strophanthus thollonii

What type of plant is Strophanthus thollonii?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae.

Where is Strophanthus thollonii found?

It is found in Cameroon and Gabon.

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,

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