Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
hookeri
ID:
295715

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.R.Sriniv. & Chithra

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tamil Nadu 2: 78 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295047

Common Names

  • Rauvolfia Hookeri
  • Rauvolfia Tree
  • Hooker's Rauvolfia

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Synonyms

  • Rauvolfia beddomei Hook.f. [illegitimate]
  • Tabernaemontana verticillata Bedd. [unknown]

Description

Rauvolfia hookeri (also called Hooker's Snakeroot, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, and is found in wet and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rauvolfia hookeri has been used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rauvolfia hookeri has small, white, fragrant flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and have long, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rauvolfia hookeri is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Rauvolfia hookeri

Rauvolfia hookeri is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Karnataka, and Kerala.

Rauvolfia hookeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rauvolfia hookeri?

Rauvolfia hookeri

What is the common name of Rauvolfia hookeri?

Hooker's palm

What is the natural habitat of Rauvolfia hookeri?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Rauvolfia genus

Rauvolfia amsoniifolia, Rauvolfia andina, Rauvolfia aphlebia, Rauvolfia bahiensis, Rauvolfia balansae, Rauvolfia biauriculata, Rauvolfia caffra, Rauvolfia cambodiana, Rauvolfia capuronii, Rauvolfia chaudocensis, Rauvolfia cubana, Rauvolfia decurva, Rauvolfia dichotoma, Rauvolfia grandiflora, Rauvolfia hookeri, Rauvolfia insularis, Rauvolfia ivanovii, Rauvolfia javanica, Rauvolfia kamarora, Rauvolfia leptophylla, Rauvolfia letouzeyi, Rauvolfia ligustrina, Rauvolfia linearifolia, Rauvolfia littoralis, Rauvolfia mannii, Rauvolfia mattfeldiana, Rauvolfia maxima, Rauvolfia media, Rauvolfia micrantha, Rauvolfia microcarpa, Rauvolfia moluccana, Rauvolfia mombasiana, Rauvolfia moricandii, Rauvolfia nana, Rauvolfia nitida, Rauvolfia obtusiflora, Rauvolfia oligantha, Rauvolfia pachyphylla, Rauvolfia paraensis, Rauvolfia paucifolia, Rauvolfia pentaphylla, Rauvolfia polyphylla, Rauvolfia praecox, Rauvolfia purpurascens, Rauvolfia rhonhofiae, Rauvolfia rivularis, Rauvolfia rostrata, Rauvolfia sachetiae, Rauvolfia salicifolia, Rauvolfia sanctorum,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-176852: Based on the initial data import
S. Rangaswamy Srinivasan (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Sriniv.' in the authors string.
V. Chithra (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chithra' in the authors string.