Rauvolfia media

Rauvolfia media
In Madagascar
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Rauvolfia
Species:
R. media
Binomial name
Rauvolfia media
Synonyms[2]
  • Rauvolfia concolor Pichon
  • Rauvolfia confertiflora Pichon

Rauvolfia media grows as a shrub or small tree up to 10 m (30 ft) tall. Its fragrant flowers feature white to dull yellow corolla lobes. Its habitat is dry forest and savanna from sea level to 800 m (2,600 ft) altitude. Extracts of the plant, mixed with food, have been used to poison pest animals.[3] Rauvolfia media is native to Madagascar, the Comoros and Mayotte.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Andriamanohera, A.M. (2021). "Rauvolfia media". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021 e.T165441272A165441307. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T165441272A165441307.en. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Rauvolfia media Pichon". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  3. ↑ Medicinal Plants. PROTA. 2008. p. 485. ISBN 978-9-05782-204-9.
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