Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
strychnifolium
ID:
1062331

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Craib) A.Schmitz

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique110: 15 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061669

Common Names

  • Lysiphyllum Strychnifolium
  • Strychnifolium Lysiphyllum
  • Strychnifolium Lysiphyllum Tree

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Description

Lysiphyllum strychnifolium (also called Strychnine-leaf Lysiphyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It grows to a height of up to 10 feet, with trifoliate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lysiphyllum strychnifolium is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and malaria. It is also used as a natural insecticide and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lysiphyllum strychnifolium has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings have a single stem with two to three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lysiphyllum strychnifolium is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Lysiphyllum strychnifolium

Lysiphyllum strychnifolium is native to tropical Africa.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
André Schmitz (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Schmitz' in the authors string.