Strychnos ignatii, commonly known as St. Ignatius' Bean, is a woody vine native to the Philippines, highly toxic due to its high concentration of strychnine and brucine. These potent alkaloids have historically been used in traditional medicine and as a source for poisons.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of St. Ignatius' Bean (Strychnos ignatii)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Loganiaceae |
| Genus | Strychnos |
| Species | Strychnos ignatii |
Similar in genus Strychnos
