''Strophanthus boivinii'' grows as a deciduous shrub or small tree sometimes up to 30 metres tall, with a bole diameter up to 40 centimetres . Its flowers feature a yellow-orange turning reddish brown corolla tube. Vernacular names for the plant include wood shaving flower. Its habitat is deciduous forests and thickets, from sea-level to 800 metres altitude. ''Strophanthus boivinii'' is used in local medicinal treatments for gonorrhoea, colic, wounds and itches. The plant is native to Madagascar.. more
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By Ori Fragman Sapir
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Uploaded Oct 15, 2019. Captured Oct 8, 2019 11:29 in Unnamed Road, Madagascar.
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Posted 5 years ago
The Wood Shaving Flower (Strophanthus boivinii) is native to the deciduous forests of Madagascar. This aptly named plant can grow up to 30 m (100 ft) tall! It features lovely, brownish orange, unscented flowers with corkscrew-shaped petals. Each flower only lasts a few days, although new ones keep blooming on the inflorescence. Madagascan flora and fauna always inspire fascination, and this magnificent flower is the perfect example of such curiosities. {Spotted in Madagascar by JungleDragon moderator, Ori Fragman-Sapir} #JungleDragon Posted 5 years ago