Status:
valid
Authors:
A.DC.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 341 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295116
Common Names
- Rauvolfia Obtusiflora
- Blunt-Flowered Devil's Tree
- Blunt-Flowered Indian Snake Root
Synonyms
- Rauvolfia clavunculus K.Schum. [unknown]
- Rauvolfia obtusiflora trichophylla (Baker) Markgr. [unknown]
- Rauvolfia trichophylla Baker [unknown]
- Rauvolfia obtusiflora obtusiflora [unknown]
Description
Rauvolfia obtusiflora (also called blunt-flowered serpentwood, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub or tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to India, and is found in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rauvolfia obtusiflora has been used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber, and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rauvolfia obtusiflora has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rauvolfia obtusiflora can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a warm, moist soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Rauvolfia obtusiflora
Rauvolfia obtusiflora can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Rauvolfia obtusiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rauvolfia obtusiflora?
Rauvolfia obtusiflora
What type of plant is Rauvolfia obtusiflora?
Rauvolfia obtusiflora is a shrub or small tree
Where is Rauvolfia obtusiflora native to?
Rauvolfia obtusiflora is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia
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,