Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
pungens
ID:
503674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soler.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 17: 554 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503006

Common Names

  • Strychnos pungens
  • Pungens Strychnos
  • Strychnos

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Synonyms

  • Strychnos brazzavillensis A.Chev. [invalid]
  • Strychnos sapinii De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Strychnos pungens (also called Pungent Strychnos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland forests, woodlands, and savannas. It has a smooth grey bark and small, white, fragrant flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Strychnos pungens is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strychnos pungens is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, light green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strychnos pungens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Strychnos pungens

Strychnos pungens is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Strychnos pungens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strychnos pungens?

Strychnos pungens

What is the common name of Strychnos pungens?

Sharp-spined Strychnos

What type of plant is Strychnos pungens?

A shrub

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2598329: Based on the initial data import
Hans Solereder: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soler.' in the authors string.