Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
paraensis
ID:
295799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 4: 167 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295131

Common Names

  • Rauvolfia Paraensis
  • Para Devil's Tree
  • Para Indian Snake Root

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Description

Rauvolfia paraensis (also called Para serpentwood, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub or tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Brazil, and is found in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rauvolfia paraensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and hypertension. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rauvolfia paraensis flowers are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, brown and round. Seedlings have small, oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rauvolfia paraensis 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 paraensis

Rauvolfia paraensis can be found in Brazil.

Rauvolfia paraensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rauvolfia paraensis?

Rauvolfia paraensis

What is the common name of Rauvolfia paraensis?

Brazilian Snakewood

What is the natural habitat of Rauvolfia paraensis?

Rauvolfia paraensis is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

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-176928: Based on the initial data import
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.