Strychnos scheffleri
Also known as: Strychnos dubia DeWild. +2 more
- Strychnos dubia DeWild.
- Strychnos scheffieri Gilg
- Strychnos subaquatica DeWild.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Loganiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.
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Strychnos scheffleri is a climbing plant belonging to the Loganiaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Strychnos, which contains over 200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cabinda, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Tanzania, Zaïre