Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
oligantha
ID:
295791

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hendrian

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Blumea 44: 457 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295123

Common Names

  • Rauvolfia Oligantha
  • Few-Flowered Devil's Tree
  • Few-Flowered Indian Snake Root

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Description

Rauvolfia oligantha (also called few-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 oligantha is used in traditional medicine for treating hypertension, diabetes, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rauvolfia oligantha has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rauvolfia oligantha 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 oligantha

Rauvolfia oligantha can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Rauvolfia oligantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rauvolfia oligantha?

Rauvolfia oligantha

What is the common name of Rauvolfia oligantha?

African Snakewood

What is the natural habitat of Rauvolfia oligantha?

Rauvolfia oligantha is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

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-176920: Based on the initial data import
Hendrian: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hendrian' in the authors string.