Strophanthus boivinii, the wood shaving flower, is a species of plant in the family Apocynaceae.
Description
Strophanthus boivinii grows as a deciduous shrub or small tree sometimes up to tall, with a bole diameter up to . Its flowers feature a yellow-orange turning reddish-brown corolla tube. ==Distribution and habitat==
Distribution and habitat
Strophanthus boivinii is endemic to Madagascar. Its habitat is deciduous forests and thickets, from sea-level to altitude. ==Uses==
Uses
Strophanthus boivinii is locally used in traditional medicinal treatments for gonorrhoea, colic, wounds and itches. ==References==