Strychnos dalzellii
Strychnos dalzellii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Strychnos dalzellii, is a significant medicinal shrub native to the Western Ghats of India. Renowned for its potent alkaloids, particularly strychnine, this plant plays a vital role in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. It is extensively studied for its neurotoxic properties and its potential applications in pharmacology.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Strychnos dalzelliiSources: Wikidata
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the vast expanse of the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural range is specifically concentrated within the borders of India. Within this region, it thrives in certain ecological niches that support its growth. The geographical presence of Strychnos dalzellii is therefore quite localized to this specific part of Asia. Understanding this distribution helps researchers locate the species for botanical studies.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Strychnos dalzellii is characterized by its growth habit as a robust climber, specifically classified as a liana that utilizes surrounding vegetation for support. This climbing mechanism allows it to function as a vine, though it possesses a significant woody structure rather than being a herbaceous or non-woody plant. The woodiness of its stems provides the necessary structural integrity to ascend through forest canopies, distinguishing it from smaller, more flexible climbing species.
- Climber :
- liana
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Strychnos dalzellii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- PloS one