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Strophanthus gratus is a woody liana that can grow up to 25 metres (82 ft), with a trunk diameter of up to 10 centimetres (3.9 in). Its fragrant flowers feature a white corolla, topped by red or purple colour, with pink corona lobes.S. gratus has been used medicinally: ouabain derived from the plant's seeds is used as a treatment for heart failure. It has also been used as arrow poison. S. gratus is native to Liberia, Burkina Faso,...

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