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Strychnos parvifolia

Also known as: Colubrina ruffa (Vell.) Reissek +9 more
  • Colubrina ruffa (Vell.) Reissek
  • Rhamnus ruffa Vell.
  • Strychnos brasiliensis var. minor Benth.
  • Strychnos brasiliensis var. rigida Benth.
  • Strychnos martii Progel
  • Strychnos martii var. obtusa Progel
  • Strychnos parvifolia var. acutifolia Hassl.
  • Strychnos parvifolia var. rupestris Hassl.
  • Strychnos urbaniana Gilg
  • Ziziphus ruffa (Vell.) Mart.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Loganiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub.

Strychnos parvifolia is a scrambling shrub belonging to the Loganiaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Strychnos genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay

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