Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
ivanovii
ID:
295720

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.M.Granda & V.R.Fuentes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Revista Jard. Bot. Nac. Univ. Habana 6(2): 42 (1985 publ. 1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295052

Common Names

  • Rauvolfia Ivanovii
  • Rauvolfia Tree
  • Ivanov's Rauvolfia

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Description

Rauvolfia ivanovii (also called Ivanov's Snakeroot, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, and is found in wet and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rauvolfia ivanovii has been used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rauvolfia ivanovii 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 ivanovii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Rauvolfia ivanovii

Rauvolfia ivanovii is native to Russia and can be found in the provinces of Krasnodar and Rostov.

Rauvolfia ivanovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rauvolfia ivanovii?

Rauvolfia ivanovii

What is the common name of Rauvolfia ivanovii?

Ivanov's palm

What is the natural habitat of Rauvolfia ivanovii?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South Asia

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