Strychnine
Strychnos toxifera
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Guyana, Panamá, Suriname
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Loganiaceae
- Genus:
- Strychnos
- Species:
- Strychnos toxifera
- USDA Symbol:
- STTO6
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white, greenish-white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical rainforests, prefers undisturbed soils