Rauvolfia gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
837301
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Koch & Kin.-Gouv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 464 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836636
Common Names
- Rauvolfia gracilis
- Graceful Rauvolfia
- Graceful Devil-pepper
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rauvolfia gracilis (also called slender devil's-pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of South and Central America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 3 m tall. It has large, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Rauvolfia gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rauvolfia gracilis are small and white with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rauvolfia gracilis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Rauvolfia gracilis
Rauvolfia gracilis is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Rauvolfia gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rauvolfia gracilis?
Rauvolfia gracilis
What is the natural habitat of Rauvolfia gracilis?
It is found in moist forests and woodlands.
What is the flowering period of Rauvolfia gracilis?
It flowers from April to June.
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-373922: Based on the initial data import
Luíza Sumiko Kinoshita-Gouvêa (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kin.-Gouv.' in the authors string.
Ingrid Koch (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Koch' in the authors string.