Strychnos nux-vomica
Nux Vomica, Nux Vomica Tree
Other regional names: Strychnine Tree +1 more
- Strychnine Tree
- Strychninetree
Also known as: Strychnos colubrina DC. +4 more
- Strychnos colubrina DC.
- Strychnos nux-vomica var. oligosperma Dop
- Strychnos spireana Dop
- Strychnos vomica St.-Lag.
- Strychnos wallichiana Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Loganiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling tree.
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Found natively in Tropical Asia, Strychnos nux-vomica (commonly known as Nux-Vomica or Nux-Vomica-Tree) is a scrambling plant belonging to the Loganiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
China South-Central, China Southeast, Cuba, Hainan, Philippines, Taiwan, Trinidad-Tobago