Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
eugeniifolia
ID:
1260188

Status:
valid

Authors:
Monach.

Source:
tro

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 4: 209 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259526

Common Names

  • Eugeniifolia Strychnos
  • Strychnos Eugeniifolia
  • Eugeniifolia

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Description

Strychnos eugeniifolia (also called Eugenia-leaved Strychnos, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree, typically reaching heights of 10-30 m. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical moist forests and tropical wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Strychnos eugeniifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strychnos eugeniifolia is a white, tubular flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is an oval-shaped capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strychnos eugeniifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in a well-drained, sandy soil. Both methods will require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Strychnos eugeniifolia

Strychnos eugeniifolia is native to Venezuela and can be found in the Aragua State.

Strychnos eugeniifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Strychnos eugeniifolia?

Common names of Strychnos eugeniifolia include Eugenia-Leaved Strychnos and Eugenia-Leaved Monkey Orange.

What is the native range of Strychnos eugeniifolia?

Strychnos eugeniifolia is native to Central America.

What is the habitat of Strychnos eugeniifolia?

Strychnos eugeniifolia typically grows in wet, tropical forests.

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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