| Etymology | Genus | Twisted cord flower, referring to the elongated corolla lobes common in this genus |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Pleasant or charming | |
| Family | Apocynaceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Rose Strophanthus | |
| Status | Exotic: Cultivated Only | |
| Form | Woody climber, Shrub | |
| Native Distribution | Africa | |
Diagnostics:
Strophanthus gratus has attractive white to rose-pink flowers with dark pink-red sepals.
Interesting Facts:
The plant contains cardiac glycosides toxins, primarily ouabain and strophanthin, that can be fatal if ingested (Neuwinger, 1996). It is used as poison arrows by West African indigenous tribes.
Cultivated as shrub.
Flower
Flower side profile.
Leaf upper.
Leaf under.
Branch.
References
Neuwinger HD (1996). African Ethnobotany: Poisons and Drugs: Chemistry, Pharmacology, Toxicology. Chapman & Hall.
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2024-07-20
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