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
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.
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 Lysiphyllum genus
Species in the Fabaceae family