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 grandiflorus (N.E. Br.) Gilg
  • Strophanthus sarmentosus var. verrucosus Pax

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. 1 2 "Strophanthus petersianus". Flora of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  2. 1 2 Medicinal Plants. PROTA. 2008. pp. 554–555. ISBN 978-9-05782-204-9.
  3. "Strophanthus petersianus". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
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