African serpentwood

Rauvolfia vomitoria Wennberg

Rauvolfia vomitoria, known as African serpentwood, is a species in the Apocynaceae family. Native to regions from Senegal east to Sudan and Tanzania, south to Angola, it has also been naturalized in China, Bangladesh, the Himalayas, and Puerto Rico. The plant is of interest to the pharmaceutical industry and is used in traditional medicine.

Description

Rauvolfia vomitoria, also called African serpentwood, is a member of the Apocynaceae family. It is native to parts of Africa and has been introduced to various regions, including China, Bangladesh, the Himalayas, and Puerto Rico. The plant is valued for its compounds that are of interest to the pharmaceutical industry and is commonly used in traditional medicinal practices.