Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
ligustrina
ID:
295738

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 4: 805 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295070

Common Names

  • Rauvolfia Ligustrina
  • Rauvolfia Tree
  • Ligustrina Rauvolfia

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Synonyms

  • Rauvolfia alphonsiana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Rauvolfia blanchetii A.DC. [unknown]
  • Rauvolfia divergens Markgr. [unknown]
  • Rauvolfia indecora Woodson [unknown]
  • Rauvolfia mollis S.Moore [unknown]
  • Rauvolfia parvifolia Bert. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Rauvolfia ternifolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Rauvolfia parvifolia cubana A.DC. [unknown]
  • Rauvolfia parvifolia tomentella Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Rauvolfia ligustrina (also called Ligustrine 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 ligustrina has been used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rauvolfia ligustrina has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rauvolfia ligustrina 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 ligustrina

Rauvolfia ligustrina is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Karnataka, and Kerala.

Rauvolfia ligustrina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rauvolfia ligustrina?

Rauvolfia ligustrina

What is the common name of Rauvolfia ligustrina?

Ligustrin Rauvolfia

What is the natural habitat of Rauvolfia ligustrina?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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-176873: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.