Strophanthus_petersianus

<i>Strophanthus petersianus</i>

Strophanthus petersianus

Species of plant

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]

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


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