Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
acuta
ID:
503494

Status:
valid

Authors:
Progel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(1): 280 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502826

Common Names

  • Acuta Strychnos
  • Strychnos Acuta
  • Strychnos acuta

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Description

Strychnos acuta (also called 'Acute Strychnos', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Loganiaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is a small shrub, growing to 1–2 m tall, with a trunk up to 10 cm diameter. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Strychnos acuta is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strychnos acuta has white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The flowers are followed by round, green fruits that contain numerous seeds. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strychnos acuta is a small tree native to Central and South America. It is usually propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are large enough to be transplanted. The tree should be grown in a sunny location and should be watered regularly. Pruning should be done to keep the tree in shape.

Where to Find Strychnos acuta

Strychnos acuta is native to tropical Africa.

Strychnos acuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strychnos acuta?

Strychnos acuta

What type of plant is Strychnos acuta?

It is a shrub

Where is Strychnos acuta native to?

It is native to Central America

Species in the Strychnos genus

Strychnos tomentosa, Strychnos zenkeri, Strychnos vitiensis, Strychnos trichocalyx, Strychnos toxifera, Strychnos torresiana, Strychnos villosa, Strychnos variabilis, Strychnos usambarensis, Strychnos urceolata, Strychnos vanprukii, Strychnos chrysophylla, Strychnos cogens, Strychnos coriacea, Strychnos cocculoides, Strychnos congolana, Strychnos brachiata, Strychnos bredemeyeri, Strychnos brasiliensis, Strychnos cerradoensis, Strychnos brachistantha, Strychnos borneensis, Strychnos camptoneura, Strychnos campicola, Strychnos floribunda, Strychnos flavescens, Strychnos fendleri, Strychnos fallax, Strychnos fulvotomentosa, Strychnos erichsonii, Strychnos gossweileri, Strychnos goiasensis, Strychnos gardneri, Strychnos dalzellii, Strychnos densiflora, Strychnos darienensis, Strychnos dale, Strychnos daclacensis, Strychnos curtisii, Strychnos cuniculina, Strychnos davidsei, Strychnos duckei, Strychnos diaboli, Strychnos dinhensis, Strychnos dolichothyrsa, Strychnos asterantha, Strychnos asperula, Strychnos angolensis, Strychnos andamanensis, Strychnos barteri,

Species in the Loganiaceae family

Antonia ovata, Bonyunia antoniifolia, Bonyunia aquatica, Bonyunia minor, Bonyunia superba, Bonyunia venusta, Bonyunia spectabilis, Bonyunia excelsa, Bonyunia magnifica, Bonyunia nobilis, Bonyunia pulchra, Gardneria angustifolia, Gardneria lanceolata, Gardneria multiflora, Gardneria nutans, Gardneria ovata, Geniostoma angustifolium, Geniostoma antherotrichum, Geniostoma balansanum, Geniostoma biseriale, Geniostoma borbonicum, Geniostoma calcicola, Geniostoma celastrineum, Geniostoma clavatum, Geniostoma cyrtandrae, Geniostoma densiflora, Geniostoma erythrosperma, Geniostoma fagraeoides, Geniostoma gagnae, Geniostoma glaucescens, Geniostoma grandifolium, Geniostoma huttonii, Geniostoma leenhoutsii, Geniostoma macrophyllum, Geniostoma mooreanum, Geniostoma novae-caledoniae, Geniostoma pedunculatum, Geniostoma petiolosum, Geniostoma randianum, Geniostoma rapense, Geniostoma rarotongensis, Geniostoma remyana, Geniostoma rupestre, Geniostoma stipulare, Geniostoma sykesii, Geniostoma trichostylum, Geniostoma umbellatum, Geniostoma vestitum, Geniostoma weinlandii, Geniostoma imbricatum,

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