Spine-leaved Monkey-orange (Strychnos Pungens) is a perennial shrub, tree in the Loganiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires medium, drought-tolerant once established watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Strychnos pungens is an evergreen shrub or small tree typically growing between 0.6 to 8 meters tall, sometimes reaching up to 16 meters.