Strophanthus preussii
Medisa Flower, Preuss' Strophanthus
Also known as: Strophanthus bracteatus Franch. +4 more
- Strophanthus bracteatus Franch.
- Strophanthus preussii f. crebrinervis Monach.
- Strophanthus preussii f. multinervis Monach.
- Strophanthus preussii f. paucinervis Monach.
- Strophanthus preussii var. scabridulus Monach.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or liana.
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Originating in Africa, Strophanthus preussii (commonly known as Medisa-Flower or Preuss' strophanthus) is a climbing shrub belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Benin, Cabinda, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zaïre
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Trinidad-Tobago