Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
295666

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Boiteau

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 10: 87 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294998

Common Names

  • Rauvolfia Balansae
  • Rauvolfia Tree
  • Balansa's Rauvolfia

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Synonyms

  • Podochrosia balansae Baill. [unknown]

Description

Rauvolfia balansae (also called Balansa's 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 balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rauvolfia balansae sub. balansae
Rauvolfia balansae var. basicola (Boiteau) Boiteau
Rauvolfia balansae sub. schumanniana (Schltr.) Boiteau

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rauvolfia balansae 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 balansae 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 balansae

Rauvolfia balansae is native to Central America and can be found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.

Rauvolfia balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rauvolfia balansae?

Rauvolfia balansae

What are the common names of Rauvolfia balansae?

Common names include: Balansae, Balansae, and Balansae

What is the natural habitat of Rauvolfia balansae?

Rauvolfia balansae 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-176808: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Pierre Boiteau (1911-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiteau' in the authors string.