Its fragrant flowers feature a white to orange corolla, red-striped or spotted on the inside.

Other vernacular names for the plant include "spider tresses" and "poison arrow vine".

[4] 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] Traditional medicinal uses of Strophanthus preussii include treatment of gonorrhoea and healing of sores.