Strophanthus nicholsonii

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Strophanthus nicholsonii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Strophanthus
Species:
S. nicholsonii
Binomial name
Strophanthus nicholsonii
Synonyms[1]
  • Strophanthus asper Oliv. ex L.Planch.

Strophanthus nicholsonii grows as a deciduous scrambling shrub. Its fragrant flowers feature corolla lobes ending in tails up to 10 centimetres (3.9 in) long. Habitats are mopane woodlands, from 400 metres (1,300 ft) to 1,100 metres (3,600 ft) altitude. The plant is native to Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Strophanthus nicholsonii". The Plant List. Retrieved 22 July 2013.
  2. ^ "Strophanthus nicholsonii". Flora of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 22 July 2013.