Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lucida
ID:
1074876

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
tro

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 469 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001074214

Common Names

  • Strychnos lucida
  • Shining Strychnos
  • Shining Strychnos

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Description

Strychnos lucida (also called Shining Strychnos, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Loganiaceae family. It is a deciduous shrub that is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in dry savannas and woodlands. It has oblong leaves that are 3-6 cm long, and its flowers are yellowish-green and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Strychnos lucida is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and for treating fever and inflammation. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strychnos lucida is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with white flowers and narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strychnos lucida is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and placed in a light, well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination occurs. Once established, Strychnos lucida is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Strychnos lucida

Strychnos lucida is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.

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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