Apocynaceae

Rauvolfia L.

Kingdom: Plantae Rank: Genus Parent: Apocynaceae Status: Valid

Vegetative Morphology

Habit: Trees to 10 m.

Leaves: Leaves 3-5-verticillate.

Reproductive Morphology

Fruit: Fruit a berry to 2 cm in diameter, green-yellow when mature, mesocarp white, with sticky, white latex and strong odor.

Seeds: One seed per fruit.

Other

Uses: Medicinal uses reported, wood used for lumber.

Distribution: Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and the Old World tropics.