Strychnos nux-vomica | Strychnine Tree, Nux Vomica | Various
Strychnos nux-vomica belongs to the plant family STRYCHNACEÆ and Genus Strychnos This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Strychnos nux-vomica does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Strychnos nux-vomica so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Strychnos nux-vomica strychnine tree,nux vomica is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Strychnos nux-vomica has been used in traditional herbal healing as either a stimulant or an antiparalytic. Strychnine tree (sometimes called nux vomica) is not permitted in some countries. Herbal remedies are only prepared from the seeds. It is fatally toxic in all but homeopathic doses.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.