Rauvolfia tetraphylla (Be Still Tree)

Rauvolfia tetraphylla (Be Still Tree) with small round red fruit and green leaves closeup.
Rauvolfia tetraphylla (Be Still Tree) showing a cluster of round red and black fruit.

Botanical name: Rauvolfia tetraphylla

Common name: Be Still Tree

Family: Apocynaceae

Origin: Tropical America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: 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
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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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.

Similar plants: Rauvolfia tetraphylla (Be Still Tree)


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Rauvolfia tetraphylla (Be Still Tree) with small round red fruit and green foliage
Rauvolfia tetraphylla (Be Still Tree) branches holding clusters of round red fruit among green leaves.
Rauvolfia tetraphylla (Be Still Tree) clusters with small red fruit in a tight close up.
Rauvolfia tetraphylla (Be Still Tree) cluster of round red fruit surrounded by deep green foliage.
Rauvolfia tetraphylla (Be Still Tree) red fruit close up against green leaves on branch
Rauvolfia tetraphylla (Be Still Tree) with clusters of round red fruit and thick green leaves attached
Rauvolfia tetraphylla (Be Still Tree) green plant with small red fruit clusters in close up
Rauvolfia tetraphylla (Be Still Tree) leaves with small red fruit clusters attached to the stems
Rauvolfia tetraphylla (Be Still Tree) with red and black fruit, close up plant
Rauvolfia tetraphylla (Be Still Tree) with clusters of round red and black fruit on branches.
Rauvolfia tetraphylla (Be Still Tree) white flower close up on green foliage plant branch.
Rauvolfia tetraphylla (Be Still Tree) small white flower clusters emerging from among vibrant green pointed leaves.


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