Strophanthus gratus

Strophanthus gratus Baill., Hist. Pl. (Baillon) 10: 171 (1889).

Strophanthus gratus Baill., Photo by Vũ Hồng Kiên

its native range is W. & W. Central Tropical Africa.

Vietnamese name:

Mỵ ê.

Uses: 

The seeds are the raw materials for extracting Ouabaine as a heart stimulant.

Distribution: 

Imported plant. Origin from Africa.