Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
rufa
ID:
503578

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 89 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502910

Common Names

  • Rufa Strychnos
  • Strychnos rufa
  • Rufa Strychnos

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Synonyms

  • Strychnos acuminata Wall. [invalid]

Description

Strychnos rufa (also called Red Strychnos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to Central and South America. It prefers tropical climates and is found in wet forests, along rivers, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Strychnos rufa is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties, and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Strychnos rufa 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strychnos rufa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 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 rufa

Strychnos rufa is native to Central America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Strychnos rufa FAQ

What are the common names of Strychnos rufa?

Strychnos rufa is commonly known as the Red Strychnos.

What is the natural habitat of Strychnos rufa?

Strychnos rufa is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

What are the medicinal uses of Strychnos rufa?

Strychnos rufa has been used to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

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,