About Kombe Tailflower
Strophanthus kombe, the kombe arrow poison, is a vine that grows in the tropical regions of Eastern Africa, and is part of the genus Strophanthus, which contains approximately 38 species. S. kombe contains a cardiac glycoside which directly affects the heart. Historically, both the seeds and roots of the plant were used in the preparation of poison arrowheads used for hunting. Today, the seeds are used pharmaceutically for patients with certain heart conditions that affect blood circulation. The seeds are traded primarily with Europe, but have also been exported to the United States and Japan.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Strophanthus kombe
- Genus
- Strophanthus
- Family
- APOCYNACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Planted
Apocynaceae
Dogbane family
Kombe Tailflower belongs to the Apocynaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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