Number of plants found: 4 |
This plant is used medicinally both in the Modern Western Medical system and also in Ayurveda, unani and folk medicine.
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.