Strophanthus sarmentosus
Arrow Poison, Poison Arrowvine
Other regional names: Spider Tresses
- Spider Tresses
Also known as: Strophanthus laurifolius DC. +7 more
- Strophanthus laurifolius DC.
- Strophanthus ogovensis Franch.
- Strophanthus paroissei Franch.
- Strophanthus pendulus Kumm. & Hook.
- Strophanthus punctifer A.Chev.
- Strophanthus punctiferus A.Chev.
- Strophanthus sarmentosus var. sarmentosus
- Strophanthus senegambiae A.DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or liana.
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Strophanthus sarmentosus (commonly known as Arrow-Poison or Poison Arrowvine) is a climbing shrub belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, 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, Burkina, Cabinda, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, The, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, 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)
China South-Central