Loganiaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Gentianales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 29 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Strychnos psilosperma F.Muell.
Strychnos psilosperma, the strychnine tree, is an endemic Australian toxic shrub…
Logania albiflora (Andrews & Jacks.) Druce
Logania albiflora is an uncommon fragrant white-flowered shrub that grows in var…
Strychnos madagascariensis Poir.
Strychnos madagascariensis Poir. is an African poisonous tree with edible fruit …
⚠️ Poisonous
Gardneria multiflora Makino
Gardneria multiflora is a medicinal creeping flowering plant native to East Asia…
Strychnos usambarensis Gilg ex Engl.
Strychnos usambarensis is a Sub-Saharan African woody plant, used by local Bantu…
Strychnos cocculoides Baker
Strychnos cocculoides is a Southern African fruiting tree whose flavorful fruit …
Strychnos nux-vomica L.
Strychnos nux-vomica is a toxic medium-sized tree, source of strychnine, with re…
Strychnos spinosa Lam.
Strychnos spinosa, the Natal orange, is an African tree with edible fruit that i…
⚠️ Poisonous
Spigelia marilandica (L.) L.
Spigelia marilandica is a North American native perennial herb grown as an ornam…
⚠️ Poisonous
Mitrasacme polymorpha R.Br.
Mitrasacme polymorpha R.Br. is a common small perennial herb found across easter…
Spigelia anthelmia L.
Spigelia anthelmia is a highly poisonous flowering plant in Loganiaceae, used as…
⚠️ Poisonous
Mitreola sessilifolia (J.F.Gmel.) G.Don
Mitreola sessilifolia, or swamp hornpod, is a small flowering FACW plant native …
Loganiaceae plants belong to the Gentianales order in the Plantae kingdom. 1 in) in diameter, and is distinctively blue-green when young, turning yellow when mature. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Loganiaceae is classified in the order Gentianales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. Iridoids primarily work as a defense against herbivory and pathogens, and are characterized by a bitter taste.
Yes, some Loganiaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Loganiaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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