Strophanthus petersianus
| Strophanthus petersianus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Strophanthus |
| Species: | S. petersianus |
| Binomial name | |
| Strophanthus petersianus Klotzsch | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
Strophanthus petersianus is a liana or deciduous shrub up to 15 metres (49 ft) long, with a stem diameter up to 10 centimetres (3.9 in). Its fragrant flowers feature a white corolla, sometimes with reddish pink stripes on the inside.[2] A common name for the plant is "sand forest poison rope".[1] S. petersianus has been used as arrow poison and by the Zulu as a charm against evil. Its habitat is coastal forest and rocky woodland.[2] S. petersianus is native to Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and South Africa.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Strophanthus petersianus". Flora of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
- 1 2 Medicinal Plants. PROTA. 2008. pp. 554–555. ISBN 978-9-05782-204-9.
- ↑ "Strophanthus petersianus". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
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