Strophanthus preussii

Spider Tresses, Medusa Flower, Poison Arrow Vine

Message of the Flower

Radiation of the Manifestation

The Mother’s Comment

The Divine Manifestation is spreading.

Colour

White, purple

Family

Apocynaceae

Cultivars

Not specified

Person who named the flower

Engler & Paxton

Flower Size

Small with long tails up to 30 cm

Flower Texture

Smooth, silky

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Fragrant

Leaf Texture

Hairy

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Grows as a liana or shrub

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Flowers in the first part of the dry season

Climate

Tropical

Water Requirements

Medium, prefers moist conditions

Soil Type

Prefers well-drained soils

Temperature Ranges

Warm tropical temperatures

Sun or Shade

Semi-shade to full sun

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to typical garden pests and diseases

Pollinators

Attracts a variety of insects

Habitat

Forest areas, commonly near water

Role in the Ecosystem

Acts as a source of poison for hunting in traditional practices

Quotations

Involved in local myths regarding hunting and warfare

Ornamental

Not applicable

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Not listed

Endangered Status

Sensitive to overwatering and prolonged drought

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