Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
nukuhivensis
ID:
923147

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fosberg & Sachet) Lorence & Butaud

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 4: 102 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922482

Common Names

  • Nukuhivensis Rauvolfia
  • Rauvolfia Nukuhivensis
  • Nukuhivensis Rauvolfia

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Description

Rauvolfia nukuhivensis (also called Nukuhiva Devilwood, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia and grows in humid forests. It has leathery, glossy leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Rauvolfia nukuhivensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used for its air-purifying properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rauvolfia nukuhivensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rauvolfia nukuhivensis is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing species and can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining, organic-rich soil. It should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Rauvolfia nukuhivensis

Rauvolfia nukuhivensis is found in the Marquesas Islands.

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-468042: Based on the initial data import
Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.
David H. Lorence (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorence' in the authors string.
Marie-Hélène Sachet (1922-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sachet' in the authors string.
Jean-François Butaud (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Butaud' in the authors string.