Apocynaceae · Strophanthus

Kombe Tailflower

Strophanthus kombe

Shruboutdoor
Habit
Shrub

Plant Details

Scientific name
Strophanthus kombe
Genus
Strophanthus
Habit
Shrub
Habitat
Planted
Habitat type
Cultivated

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Opposite
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Apocynaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Cyme

Typical of the Apocynaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Kombe Tailflower

Kombe Tailflower (Strophanthus kombe) is a shrub belonging to the Apocynaceae family (Dogbane family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite/whorled simple leaves, cymose/umbellate flower clusters, follicle pair fruit. It is typically found in planted.

Illustration representing the Apocynaceae family
Botanical family

Apocynaceae

Dogbane family

Kombe Tailflower belongs to the Apocynaceae family.

The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.

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