Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
318026

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 2: 59 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317358

Common Names

  • Welwitsch's Strophanthus
  • Strophanthus welwitschii
  • Welwitsch's Strophanthus

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Synonyms

  • Strophanthus ecaudatus Rolfe [unknown]
  • Strophanthus gilletii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Strophanthus katangensis Staner [unknown]
  • Strophanthus parvifolius K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Strophanthus verdickii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Zygonerion welwitschii Baill. [unknown]

Description

Strophanthus welwitschii (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 welwitschii 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 welwitschii 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 welwitschii can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Strophanthus welwitschii

Strophanthus welwitschii can be found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Strophanthus welwitschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strophanthus welwitschii?

Strophanthus welwitschii

What type of plant is Strophanthus welwitschii?

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

Where is Strophanthus welwitschii 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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