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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Spigelia marilandica (L.) L.
Spigelia marilandica is a North American native perennial herb grown as an ornam…
⚠️ Poisonous
Strychnos cocculoides Baker
Strychnos cocculoides is a Southern African fruiting tree whose flavorful fruit …
Gardneria multiflora Makino
Gardneria multiflora is a medicinal creeping flowering plant native to East Asia…
Strychnos nux-vomica L.
Strychnos nux-vomica is a toxic medium-sized tree, source of strychnine, with re…
Strychnos pungens Soler.
Strychnos pungens is a southern African tree in the Loganiaceae family with edib…
Strychnos madagascariensis Poir.
Strychnos madagascariensis Poir. is an African poisonous tree with edible fruit …
⚠️ Poisonous
Mitreola sessilifolia (J.F.Gmel.) G.Don
Mitreola sessilifolia, or swamp hornpod, is a small flowering FACW plant native …
Geniostoma ligustrifolium A.Cunn.
Geniostoma ligustrifolium is an endemic New Zealand shrub, popular as a garden s…
Strychnos psilosperma F.Muell.
Strychnos psilosperma, the strychnine tree, is an endemic Australian toxic shrub…
Strychnos usambarensis Gilg ex Engl.
Strychnos usambarensis is a Sub-Saharan African woody plant, used by local Bantu…
Strychnos spinosa Lam.
Strychnos spinosa, the Natal orange, is an African tree with edible fruit that i…
⚠️ Poisonous
Mitrasacme polymorpha R.Br.
Mitrasacme polymorpha R.Br. is a common small perennial herb found across easter…
Loganiaceae plants belong to the Gentianales order in the Plantae kingdom. Seeds are shaped like flattened disks, and are completely covered in hairs that radiate out from the center of their sides, giving the seeds a very distinct characteristic sheen. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Loganiaceae is classified in the order Gentianales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. 1 in) in diameter, and is distinctively blue-green when young, turning yellow when mature.
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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