Strophanthus boivinii (Wood Shaving Flower) - Video 1

Botanical name: Strophanthus boivinii

Common name: Wood Shaving Flower

Family: Apocynaceae

Origin: Madagaskar

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersToxic or PoisonousPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
Strophanthus boivinii
Very unusual strophanthus with orange-brown flowers that look like carved out of wood with petals curled like a wooden shavings.


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