ZZ Strophanthus kombe
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A climber. It can be 7 m long. The leaves are 8-16 cm long and 5-10 cm wide. The fruit are follicles 20-40 cm long and 2-3.5 cm wide at the base.
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Known Hazards
Poisonous; caution advised.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe,
Notes
It is used as an arrow poison.
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
