Strophanthus welwitschii
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Outside Cuemba.
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Outside Cuemba.
Photo: Bart Wursten
Outside Cuemba.
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| Synonyms: |
Strophanthus ecaudatus Rolfe Strophanthus gilletii De Wild. Strophanthus katangensis Staner Strophanthus parvifolius K.Schum. Strophanthus verdickii De Wild. Zygonerion welwitschii Baill. |
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| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
For descriptions see World Flora Online |
| Type location: |
Angola |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | welwitschii: named after the Austrian botanist, Friedrich Martin Welwitsch (1806-1872) |
| Habitat: | In miombo woodland and gallery forest. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | |
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| Worldwide distribution: | DR Congo, Tanzania, Zambia and Angola. |
| Provinces: | BE,BI,CS,HA,HI,LN,MA,MO,UI |
| Growth form(s): | Liane, shrub over 2 m, shrub under 2 m. |
| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Monday 17 August 2026 |
| Literature: |
Beentje, H. (2021). Apocynaceae, sous-familes I. Apocynoideae et II. Rauvolfioideae Flore d' Afrique Centrale Jardin botanique de Meise Pages 131 - 133. (Includes a picture). Figueiredo, E. & Smith, G.F. (2008). Plants of Angola Strelitzia 22 SANBI, Pretoria Page 39. Kativu, S. (2008). Alliaceae Flora Zambesiaca 13(1) Page 27. Leeuwenberg, A.J.M. & Kupicha, F.K. et al. (1985). Apocynaceae Flora Zambesiaca 7(2) Pages 479 - 480. Malaisse, F., Schaijes, M. & D'Outreligne, C. (2016). Copper-Cobalt Flora of Upper Katanga and Copperbelt Les Presses Agronomiques de Gembloux Page 121. (Includes a picture). Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 27. White, F. (1962). Forest Flora of Northern Rhodesia Oxford Univ. Press. Page 352. |
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Flora of the DRC: Strophanthus welwitschiiFlora of Tanzania: Strophanthus welwitschii
Flora of Zambia: Strophanthus welwitschii
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Strophanthus welwitschiiAfrican Plant Database: Strophanthus welwitschii
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