Strophanthus vanderijstii

Strophanthus vanderijstii is a plant in the family Apocynaceae.

Strophanthus vanderijstii
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Strophanthus
Species:
S. vanderijstii
Binomial name
Strophanthus vanderijstii
Staner
Synonyms[1]
  • Strophanthus angusii F.White

Description

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Strophanthus vanderijstii is a fire-adapted shrub. It is similar to S. amboensis but has narrower leaves with less conspicuous venation, seeds with shorter beaks (2mm long or less) and shorter anthers (4.2-4.4 mm long).[2]

Distribution and habitat

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Strophanthus vanderijstii is native to north-central Angola, southern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Zambia.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Plants of the World Online". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b Bester, S.P.; Condy, G. (2019). "Strophanthus amboensis". Flowering Plants of Africa. 66: 102–114.