Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
aphlebia
ID:
295663

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) A.H.Gentry

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 68(1): 117 (1981):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294995

Common Names

  • Rauvolfia Aphlebia
  • Rauvolfia Tree
  • Aphlebia Rauvolfia

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Synonyms

  • Rauvolfia sarapiquensis Woodson [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana aphlebia Standl. [unknown]

Description

Rauvolfia aphlebia (also called Aphlebia rauvolfia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry and moist forests, as well as in secondary forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rauvolfia aphlebia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rauvolfia aphlebia 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 aphlebia is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). Prune to shape and to encourage branching.

Where to Find Rauvolfia aphlebia

Rauvolfia aphlebia is native to the Caribbean and can be found in Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.

Rauvolfia aphlebia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rauvolfia aphlebia?

Rauvolfia aphlebia

What are the common names of Rauvolfia aphlebia?

Common names include: Aphlebia, Aphlebia, and Aphlebia

What is the natural habitat of Rauvolfia aphlebia?

Rauvolfia aphlebia is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas

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-176805: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Alwyn Howard Gentry (1945-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Gentry' in the authors string.