Brucea — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Brucea recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Medicinal
Brucea antidysenterica
Brucea antidysenterica
Family: Simaroubaceae
Cultivation
The plant grows at moderate elevations, usually to 2,500 metres but exceptionally to 3,700 metres in the moister tropics of Africa. Vegetative growth, flowering and fruiting continue throughout the year, even in the dry season. Brucea antidysenterica has been recorded as a host plant of the Mediterranean fruit fly, a major pest of the fruit industry.
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Medicinal
Brucea javanica
Brucea javanica
Family: Simaroubaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a well-drained soil and a position in full sun or partial shade. The plant grows rapidly and flowering starts early. However, the life span is only a few years and plants have to be regenerated from seed at regular intervals.
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