Strophanthus preussii, the Preuss' strophanthus, is a plant in the dogbane family Apocynaceae.
Strophanthus preussii grows as an evergreen liana up to long or a shrub up to tall, with a stem diameter up to 2.5cm (01inches). Its fragrant flowers feature a white to orange corolla, red-striped or spotted on the inside. Corollas have very long tails. Other vernacular names for the plant include "spider tresses" and "poison arrow vine".[1]
Strophanthus preussii is native to west and central tropical Africa.[1] Its habitat is forested areas from sea level to altitude.[1]
Traditional medicinal uses of Strophanthus preussii include treatment of gonorrhoea and healing of sores. The plant has also been used as arrow poison.[1]