Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
volkensii
ID:
295880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 6(1): 116 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295212

Common Names

  • Volkensii Rauvolfia
  • Vomiting Tree
  • Devil's Tree

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Synonyms

  • Rauvolfia oreogiton Markgr. [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana volkensii K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Rauvolfia volkensii (also called 'Volkens' 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 volkensii 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 volkensii 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 volkensii is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). Prune to shape and to encourage branching.

Where to Find Rauvolfia volkensii

Rauvolfia volkensii is native to Tanzania and can be found in the regions of Arusha and Kilimanjaro.

Rauvolfia volkensii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rauvolfia volkensii?

Rauvolfia volkensii

What is the common name of Rauvolfia volkensii?

African Snakewood

What is the natural habitat of Rauvolfia volkensii?

Rauvolfia volkensii 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-177000: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.