Strophanthus gratus
(Wall. & Hook.) Baill.
Cream fruit, Climbing oleander
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Summary
Source: WikipediaStrophanthus gratus is a plant in the dogbane family Apocynaceae.
Description
A woody climbing vine in the Apocynaceae family that grows up to 25 m long. It is a tropical plant found in rainforests in humus-rich soils.
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Traditional Uses
Caution.
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Medicinal Uses
It is used for medicine.
Known Hazards
Strophanthus gratus has been used in local traditional medicine: ouabain derived from the plant's seeds is used as a treatment for heart failure. It has also been used as arrow poison.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforests and in humus rich soils.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, Central Africa, China, India, Marquesas, Myanmar, Pacific, SE Asia, Taiwan, West Africa*,
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny position in a moist but well-drained, fertile, humus-rich soil. When growing in humid regions, the plant can flower all year round. Regular pruning can maintain the plant as a shrub.
Propagation
Seed - Cuttings of young wood.
Notes
It is used for medicine and the juice as an arrow poison.
Synonyms
References (4)
- Brevard County Edible Acres (As Roupellia grata)
- JSTOR Global Plants edible
- Sukarya, D. G., (Ed.) 2013, 3,500 Plant Species of the Botanic Gardens of Indonesia. LIPI p 977
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
