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.
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.
Nausea Vomiting Lethargy Drowsiness
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
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.
Also recorded as Bird-Of-Paradise and craneflower.
More plants with mild severity:
Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.