genus strophanthus (Meaning)
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genus strophanthus (n)
genus of tropical Asiatic and African shrubs and woody vines and small trees
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus strophanthus
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus strophanthus Sentence Examples
- Genus Strophanthus is a group of evergreen lianas belonging to the Apocynaceae family.
- The genus Strophanthus is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and Southeast Asia.
- Strophanthus plants have long, slender stems and leathery leaves.
- The flowers of genus Strophanthus are bell-shaped and usually white or yellow.
- The fruits of Strophanthus are large, woody capsules containing numerous seeds.
- The seeds of Strophanthus contain a potent cardiac glycoside known as strophanthin.
- Strophanthin has been traditionally used as an arrow poison and a heart medication.
- The genus Strophanthus also includes some ornamental species, such as Strophanthus sarmentosus.
- The bark of Strophanthus plants is sometimes used in traditional medicine for its antispasmodic and hypotensive properties.
- Research into the medicinal potential of genus Strophanthus is ongoing.
FAQs About the word genus strophanthus
genus of tropical Asiatic and African shrubs and woody vines and small trees
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Genus Strophanthus is a group of evergreen lianas belonging to the Apocynaceae family.
The genus Strophanthus is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and Southeast Asia.
Strophanthus plants have long, slender stems and leathery leaves.
The flowers of genus Strophanthus are bell-shaped and usually white or yellow.
