ZZZ Strophanthus gratus
(Wall. & Hook.) Baill.
Cream-fruit, Rose allamanda
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A herb. It is a climbing vine. It can be 25 m long. The flowers are pink with a red throat.
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Traditional Uses
Caution: Many parts of this plant are very poisonous containing chemicals that affect the heart.
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Known Hazards
Many parts of this plant are very poisonous, containing chemicals that affect the heart. The seeds are very poisonous.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It is best in a wet soil with a pH of 7. It is best in full sun.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, India, Central Africa*, Sierra Leone, West Africa,
Notes
The seeds are used in medicine. They are very poisonous.
References (4)
- Bot. Mag. 75: t. 4466. 1849 (As Roupellia grata)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 574 (As Roupellia grata)
- Hoare A. L., 2007, The Use of Non-timber Forest Products in the Congo Basin. Constraints and Opportunities. Rainforest Foundation. p 11
- Peters, C. R., O'Brien, E. M., and Drummond, R.B., 1992, Edible Wild plants of Sub-saharan Africa. Kew. p 60 (Strophanthus sp.)
