Strophanthus petersianus

Strophanthus petersianus, commonly known as sand forest poison rope,[2] 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.

[3] 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.

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