Strelitzia reginae

Strelitzia reginae is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Common Bird-Of-Paradise Flower, Crane Flower and African Desert Banana.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Nausea Vomiting Lethargy Drowsiness

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Strelitzia reginae, commonly known as the crane flower, bird of paradise, or isigude in Nguni, is a species of flowering plant native to the Cape Provinces and KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. An evergreen perennial, it is widely cultivated for its dramatic flowers. In temperate areas it is a popular houseplant.

Common Names

  • Common Bird-Of-Paradise Flower
  • Crane Flower
  • African Desert Banana
  • Mzimvubu Craneflower

Also recorded as Bird-Of-Paradise and craneflower.

Facts

Family
Strelitziaceae
Native to
Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal
In the wild
ZA, PT, ES, BR, MX, AU + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.