Rauvolfia capixabae

Rauvolfia capixabae belongs to the genus Rauvolfia within the Apocynaceae family, which is commonly known as the dogbane family. The species was formally published in 2007 by I.Koch and Kin.-Gouv. Its geographic distribution is limited to Brazil, with records from the Northeast and Southeast regions. As a member of the Apocynaceae, it shares characteristics typical of the family, including features such as milky sap and often complex floral structures.