Strophanthus petersianus Klotzsch

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Strophanthus petersianus, commonly known as sand forest poison rope, 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. 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. It is native to countries from Kenya south to South Africa.

Strophanthus petersianus, commonly known as sand forest poison rope, 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. 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. It is native to countries from Kenya south to South Africa. (English fallback)

Native Distribution

Kenya Tanzania Malawi Mozambique Zambia Zimbabwe Botswana Lesotho Namibia Eswatini South Africa

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Synonyms

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