Strophanthus holosericeus K. Schum. & Gilg

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Status: Native
Description:
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Type location:
DR Congo, Katanga
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Habitat: In forest near waterfalls.
Altitude range: (metres) 1000 - 1100 m
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Worldwide distribution: Katanga, DR Congo and northern Zambia.
Botanical divisions: XI
Growth form(s): Liane.
Endemic status: Near Endemic
Red data list status: Vulnerable
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Literature:

Beentje, H. (2021). Apocynaceae, sous-familes I. Apocynoideae et II. Rauvolfioideae Flore d' Afrique Centrale Jardin botanique de Meise Pages 142 - 144. (Includes a picture).

Leeuwenberg, A.J.M. & Kupicha, F.K. et al. (1985). Apocynaceae Flora Zambesiaca 7(2) Pages 473 - 474.


Other sources of information about Strophanthus holosericeus:

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Flora of Zambia: Strophanthus holosericeus

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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Strophanthus holosericeus
African Plant Database: Strophanthus holosericeus
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Strophanthus holosericeus
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Strophanthus holosericeus
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iNaturalist: Strophanthus holosericeus
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Strophanthus holosericeus
JSTOR Plant Science: Strophanthus holosericeus
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Strophanthus holosericeus
Plants of the World Online: Strophanthus holosericeus
Tropicos: Strophanthus holosericeus
Wikipedia: Strophanthus holosericeus


Copyright: The DRC flora team, 2024-26

The DRC flora team (2026). Flora of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Species information: Strophanthus holosericeus.
https://www.drcongoflora.com/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=220210, retrieved 17 May 2026

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