Strophanthus divaricatus

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Strophanthus divaricatus
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S. divaricatus
Binomial name
Strophanthus divaricatus
Synonyms[1]
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    • Emericia divaricata (Lour.) Roem. et Schult.
    • Nerium chinense Hunter ex Roxb.
    • Pergularia divaricata Lour.
    • Periploca divaricata (Lour.) Spreng.
    • Strophanthus chinensis (Hunter ex Roxb.) G.Don
    • Strophanthus dichotomus var. chinensis Ker Gawl.
    • Strophanthus divergens Graham
    • Vallaris divaricata (Lour.) G. Don

Strophanthus divaricatus is a liana or sarmentose shrub that can grow up to 4.5 metres (15 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 4 centimetres (1.6 in).[2] Divaricatus is from the Latin meaning "spreading at a wide angle".[3] S. divaricatus has been used medicinally: as a heart stimulant and in the treatment of snakebites. It is found in China, Laos and Vietnam.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Strophanthus divaricatus". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Strophanthus divaricatus". eFloras. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  3. ^ Middleton, David J. (2004). "Strophanthus divaricatus (Lour.) Hook. et Arn." (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 10. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Retrieved 10 July 2013. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)