ZZ Strychnos lucida
R. Br.
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A tree. It grows 12 m tall. It has spines when young. The leaves are 2.5-10 cm long by 1.5-6 cm wide. There are about 9 flowers in a group at the ends of branches. The fruit are berries 2-2.5 cm across. There are 2 or 3 seeds. These are disk shaped and 1.2-1.5 cm across. They are hairy.
Medicinal Uses
Used medicinally.
Known Hazards
Poisonous.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, China, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Strychnos ligustrina Blume
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
