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Strophanthus preussii

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Species of plant

Strophanthus preussii
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Strophanthus
Species: S. preussii
Binomial name
Strophanthus preussii
Engl. & Pax
Synonyms
  • Strophanthus bracteatus Franch.

Strophanthus preussii, the Preuss' strophanthus, is a plant in the dogbane family Apocynaceae.

Description

Strophanthus preussii grows as an evergreen liana up to 12 metres (39 ft) long or a shrub up to 5 metres (16 ft) tall, with a stem diameter up to 2.5 centimetres (1 in). Its fragrant flowers feature a white to orange corolla, red-striped or spotted on the inside. Corollas have very long tails. Other vernacular names for the plant include "spider tresses" and "poison arrow vine".

Distribution and habitat

Strophanthus preussii is native to west and central tropical Africa. Its habitat is forested areas from sea level to 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) altitude.

Uses

Traditional medicinal uses of Strophanthus preussii include treatment of gonorrhoea and healing of sores. The plant has also been used as arrow poison.

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References

  1. Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2019). "Strophanthus preussii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T147042787A147042789. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T147042787A147042789.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Strophanthus preussii". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  3. NRCS. "Strophanthus preussii". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 4 December 2015.
  4. ^ Medicinal Plants. PROTA. 2008. pp. 555–557. ISBN 978-9-05782-204-9.
Taxon identifiers
Strophanthus preussii


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