Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tetraphylla
ID:
295863

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 208 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295195

Common Names

  • Tetraphylla Rauvolfia
  • Vomiting Tree
  • Devil's Tree

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Synonyms

  • Rauvolfia canescens L. [unknown]
  • Rauvolfia heterophylla Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Rauvolfia hirsuta Jacq. [unknown]
  • Rauvolfia nitida Sessé & Moc. [illegitimate]
  • Rauvolfia odontophora Van Heurck & Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Rauvolfia subpubescens L. [unknown]
  • Rauvolfia tomentosa Jacq. [unknown]
  • Rauvolfia canescens glabra Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Rauvolfia canescens intermedia Markgr. [unknown]
  • Rauvolfia canescens tomentosa Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Rauvolfia heterophylla puberula A.Gray [unknown]
  • Rauvolfia hirsuta glabra (Müll.Arg.) Woodson [unknown]
  • Rauvolfia latifolia minor Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Rauvolfia canescens typica Markgr. [unknown]

Description

Rauvolfia tetraphylla (also called 'Four-Leaved Devil Pepper', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rauvolfia tetraphylla is used as a medicinal plant, for its timber, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make furniture, as an ornamental hedge, and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rauvolfia tetraphylla has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rauvolfia tetraphylla is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 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 tetraphylla

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

Rauvolfia tetraphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rauvolfia tetraphylla?

Rauvolfia tetraphylla

What is the common name of Rauvolfia tetraphylla?

African Snakewood

What is the natural habitat of Rauvolfia tetraphylla?

Rauvolfia tetraphylla is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

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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