Strophanthus petersianus, commonly known as sand forest poison rope,[1] is a liana or deciduous shrub up to 15m (49feet) long, with a stem diameter up to 10cm (00inches). Its fragrant flowers feature a white corolla, sometimes with reddish pink stripes on the inside.[2] Strophanthus petersianus has been used as arrow poison and by the Zulu as a charm against evil. Its habitat is coastal forest and rocky woodland.[2] It is native to countries from Kenya south to South Africa.