Strophanthus petersianus

Strophanthus petersianus, commonly known as sand forest poison rope,[2] is a liana or deciduous shrub up to 15 metres (50 ft) long, with a stem diameter up to 10 centimetres (4 in). Its fragrant flowers feature a white corolla, sometimes with reddish pink stripes on the inside.[3] Strophanthus petersianus has been used as arrow poison and by the Zulu as a charm against evil. Its habitat is coastal forest and rocky woodland.[3] It is native to countries from Kenya south to South Africa.[1]

Sand forest poison rope
Climber in Androstachys johnsonii thicket
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Strophanthus
Species:
S. petersianus
Binomial name
Strophanthus petersianus
Synonyms[1]
  • Strophanthus grandiflorus (N.E.Br.) Gilg
  • Strophanthus verrucosus (Pax) Stapf

References

  1. "Strophanthus petersianus". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  2. "Strophanthus petersianus". Flora of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  3. Medicinal Plants. PROTA. 2008. pp. 554–555. ISBN 978-9-05782-204-9.


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