Strychnos lucida
Strychninebush, Strychninetree
Also known as: Strychnos muricata Kostel. +2 more
- Strychnos muricata Kostel.
- Strychnos nux-vomica f. depauperata Miq.
- Strychnos roborans A.W.Hill
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Loganiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub or tree.
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Strychnos lucida (commonly known as Strychninebush or Strychninetree) is a scrambling shrub or tree within the Loganiaceae family. It originates in Tropical Asia and Australasia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Maluku, Northern Territory, Queensland, Thailand, Vietnam, Western Australia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Hainan