Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 189 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502880
Common Names
- Nux-Vomica Strychnos
- Strychnos Nux-Vomica
- Strychnos nux-vomica
Synonyms
- Strychnos vomica St.-Lag. [illegitimate]
- Strychnos ovalifolia Stokes [unknown]
Description
Strychnos nux-vomica (also called nux vomica, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 4 m tall and has white flowers. It is native to southern Africa and prefers dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Strychnos nux-vomica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Strychnos nux-vomica are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and dark brown, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Strychnos nux-vomica is a large evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 m in height. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedbed and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy mix.
Where to Find Strychnos nux-vomica
Strychnos nux-vomica is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Strychnos nux-vomica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Strychnos nux-vomica?
Strychnos nux-vomica
What are the common names of Strychnos nux-vomica?
Nux-vomica Strychnos, Nux-vomica Strychnos
What is the natural habitat of Strychnos nux-vomica?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh
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,