Strophanthus thollonii, commonly known as Thollon's strophanthus, is a plant species in the dogbane family Apocynaceae.
Description
- Grows as an evergreen liana up to 20 metres (66 ft) long.
- Stem diameter can reach up to 5 cm (2 in).
- Features fragrant flowers with a white corolla that turns yellow, pink, and purple, with white and red or purple streaks on the inside.
- Traditionally used as an arrow poison.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to: Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon.
- Habitat: Forest riverbanks, from sea level to 300 metres (1,000 ft) in altitude.