Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian Snakeroot)

Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian Snakeroot) white flower close up on wet green leaves
Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian Snakeroot) white flowers nestle among glossy wet foliage with water droplets

Botanical name: Rauvolfia serpentina

Common names: Indian Snakeroot, Sarpagandha

Family: Apocynaceae

Origin: India

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ethnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicine

This plant is used medicinally both in the Modern Western Medical system and also in Ayurveda, unani and folk medicine.

Similar plants: Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian Snakeroot)


Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian Snakeroot) plant with green leaves and small white flower clusters close up.
Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian Snakeroot) displays delicate white flower clusters nestled among wet green elliptical leaves.
Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian Snakeroot) green leaves with small ripening red fruit on the plant.
Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian Snakeroot) leaves with small round fruit turning from green to red color.


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