Genus Strophanthus (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of tropical Asiatic and African shrubs and woody vines and small trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Strophanthus is a genus of tropical Asiatic and African shrubs and woody vines and small trees that have been used for centuries to produce medicinal compounds.
- The genus Strophanthus is known for its elliptical leaves and tubular flowers with five overlapping lobes that are white or yellowish on the inside.
- Leaves of the genus Strophanthus are typically arranged oppositely on the stem and have a pointed tip and a short stalk.
- The flowers of the genus Strophanthus are fragrant and are often clustered at the end of branches, attracting various pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
- These tropical plants of the genus Strophanthus are widely distributed in Africa and South and Southeast Asia.