Strophanthus sp. (Strophanthus)

Strophanthus sp. (Strophanthus) yellow flower with long thin dangling petals in a close up.
Strophanthus sp. (Strophanthus) yellow flower with distinct elongated dangling petals among fuzzy green textured leaves.

Botanical name: Strophanthus sp.

Common name: Strophanthus

Family: Apocynaceae

Origin: Africa, Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Red, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Toxic or PoisonousIrritating or toxic: Toxic plant/plant part
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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A group of tropical plants belonging to the dogbane family, native to Africa and Asia. Seeds of the handsome climber Strophanthus gratus and Strophanthus kombe yield a poison, strophantin, which is used on arrowheads in hunting, and in medicine as a heart stimulant.

These frost-tender plants prefer a protected, part-shaded position and fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil.

Exotic species of Strophanthus:

Strophanthus bovinii

Strophanthus caudatus

Strophanthus gratus

Strophanthus hispidus

Strophanthus kombe

Strophanthus petersianus - Sand Forest Poison Rope, scrambling shrub, creamy white flowers, pinkish red on outside, dangling petal lobes.

Strophanthus preussii

Strophanthus speciosus

Strophanthus wallichii

Similar plants: Strophanthus sp. (Strophanthus)


Image gallery: 7 images
Strophanthus sp. (Strophanthus) brown seeds on a white surface, close up for scale reference
Strophanthus sp. (Strophanthus) seeds lying on a white surface near a ruler for scale.
Strophanthus sp. (Strophanthus) yellow flower with long petals in a close up image.
Strophanthus sp. (Strophanthus) yellow flower with long thin petals and deep red inner markings.
Strophanthus sp. (Strophanthus) yellow flower close up with red streaks on narrow petals
Strophanthus sp. (Strophanthus) yellow flower with long thin petals and deep red inner markings.
Strophanthus sp. (Strophanthus) brown seeds scattered on a white surface close up shot
Strophanthus sp. (Strophanthus) seeds lying on a white surface with light brown texture.
Strophanthus sp. (Strophanthus) yellow flower close up with long twisted petals and red markings
Strophanthus sp. (Strophanthus) yellow flower with long twisted petals and narrow green foliage behind them.
Strophanthus sp. (Strophanthus) green leaves close up plant
Strophanthus sp. (Strophanthus) green leaves in a plastic container
Strophanthus sp. (Strophanthus) plant with shiny dark green pointed leaves in a close up.
Strophanthus sp. (Strophanthus) showing smooth pointed leaves with a glossy finish on the surface.


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