Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
sellowii
ID:
295837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(1): 33 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295169

Common Names

  • Devil's Tree
  • Sellow's Rauvolfia
  • Vomiting Tree

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Synonyms

  • Aspidosperma spegazzinii Molfino ex T.Mey. [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma pseudoquina Hassl. [unknown]

Description

Rauvolfia sellowii (also called Brazilian Snakewood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America, typically found in wet lowland forests. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and produces white flowers with a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Rauvolfia sellowii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and hypertension. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rauvolfia sellowii flowers are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, brown and round. Seedlings have small, oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rauvolfia sellowii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers well-drained, fertile soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Rauvolfia sellowii

Rauvolfia sellowii can be found in the Caribbean and Central America.

Rauvolfia sellowii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rauvolfia sellowii?

Rauvolfia sellowii

What is the common name of Rauvolfia sellowii?

Sellow's snakeroot

What is the natural habitat of Rauvolfia sellowii?

Rauvolfia sellowii is native to India and Sri Lanka

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,

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