Strophanthus preussii, the Preuss' strophanthus,[3] is a plant in the dogbane family Apocynaceae.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Strophanthus |
| Species: | S. preussii
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Description edit
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".[4]
Distribution and habitat edit
Strophanthus preussii is native to west and central tropical Africa.[2][4] Its habitat is forested areas from sea level to 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) altitude.[4]
Uses edit
Traditional medicinal uses of Strophanthus preussii include treatment of gonorrhoea and healing of sores. The plant has also been used as arrow poison.[4]
Gallery edit
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References edit
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c "Strophanthus preussii". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Strophanthus preussii". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ^ a b c d Medicinal Plants. PROTA. 2008. pp. 555–557. ISBN 978-9-05782-204-9.
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