Strophanthus vanderijstii Staner

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Synonyms: Strophanthus angusii F.White
Common names:
Frequency:
Status: Native
Description:
Type location:
DR Congo
Notes:
Derivation of specific name:
Habitat: Herbaceous savanna.
Altitude range: (metres) 850 m (approx)
Flowering time:
Worldwide distribution: DR Congo, Zambia and Angola.
Botanical divisions: IV
Growth form(s): Perennial, shrub under 2 m.
Endemic status:
Red data list status: Endangered
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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 133 - 134. (Includes a picture).

Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 26. as Strophanthus angusii

White, F. (1962). Forest Flora of Northern Rhodesia Oxford Univ. Press. Page 351. as Strophanthus angusii


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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Strophanthus vanderijstii
African Plant Database: Strophanthus vanderijstii
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Strophanthus vanderijstii
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Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Strophanthus vanderijstii
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Wikipedia: Strophanthus vanderijstii


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The DRC flora team (2026). Flora of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Species information: Strophanthus vanderijstii.
https://www.drcongoflora.com/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=260930, retrieved 15 May 2026

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