Strychnos narcondamensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
narcondamensis
ID:
503528
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.W.Hill
Source:
ksu
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1917: 203 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502860
Common Names
- Narcondamensis Strychnos
- Strychnos Narcondamensis
- Strychnos narcondamensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Strychnos narcondamensis (also called Narcondam Strychnos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to tropical America and is found in lowland and montane forests. It prefers moist soils and can be found in areas of high rainfall.
Uses & Benefits
Strychnos narcondamensis 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 narcondamensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Strychnos narcondamensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Strychnos narcondamensis
Strychnos narcondamensis is native to the Narcondam Island in India.
Strychnos narcondamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Strychnos narcondamensis?
Strychnos narcondamensis
What are the common names of Strychnos narcondamensis?
Narcondam Strychnos, Narcondam Strychnos
What is the natural habitat of Strychnos narcondamensis?
It is found in India
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,
References
Arthur William Hill (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.W.Hill' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:547357-1: Based on the initial data import