Strychnos decussata
Cape Teak
Also known as: Atherstonea decussata Pappe +4 more
- Atherstonea decussata Pappe
- Strychnos atherstonei Harv.
- Strychnos baculum Harv.
- Strychnos boinensis Jum. & H.E.P.Perrier
- Strychnos greveana Baill. ex Pernet
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Loganiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Originating in Africa, Strychnos decussata (commonly known as Cape Teak) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Loganiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Somalia, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe