Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
poeppigii
ID:
503511

Status:
valid

Authors:
Progel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(1): 282 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502843

Common Names

  • Poeppigii Strychnos
  • Strychnos Poeppigii
  • Strychnos poeppigii

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Description

Strychnos poeppigii (also called Poeppig's 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 poeppigii 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 poeppigii 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 poeppigii 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 poeppigii

Strychnos poeppigii is native to tropical South America.

Strychnos poeppigii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strychnos poeppigii?

Strychnos poeppigii

What are the common names of Strychnos poeppigii?

Poeppig's Strychnos, Poeppig's Strychnos

What is the natural habitat of Strychnos poeppigii?

It is found in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama

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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