Rauvolfia tetraphylla (Be Still Tree)

Rauvolfia tetraphylla, Be Still Tree

Botanical name: Rauvolfia tetraphylla

Common name: Be Still Tree

Family: Apocynaceae

Origin: Tropical America

Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeModerate waterRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical 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.

Leaves are whorled, medium to dark green in color, and occur in groups of 4 unequally-sized leaves at each node. The roots yield the drug deserpidine, which is an antihypertensive and tranquilizer.

Rauvolfia tetraphylla need full sun to partial shade with a rich well-drained soil mix.


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Rauvolfia tetraphylla, Be Still Tree
Rauvolfia tetraphylla, Be Still Tree


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