ZZ Strophanthus kombe
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A climber. It can be 7 m long. The leaves are 8-16 cm long and 5-10 cm wide. The fruit are follicles 20-40 cm long and 2-3.5 cm wide at the base.
It is used as an arrow poison.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Caution, medicine, poisonous