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ZZ Strychnos wallichiana

Steud. ex A. DC.

Loganiaceae Edible: Medicine

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Description

A creeper. It grows 20 m long. It has tendrils. The leaves are 5-17 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. The flowers have 5 parts. The fruit are berries that are orange when ripe. They are round and 4-6 cm across.

Medicinal Uses

Used medicinally.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Andamans, Asia, Bangladesh, China, India, Myanmar, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam,

Synonyms

Strychnos bourdillonii Brandisand several others

References (1)

  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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