2,587 observations
Be Still Tree
Rauvolfia tetraphylla
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Gentianales ›Family: Apocynaceae ›Genus: Rauvolfia
About
Rauvolfia tetraphylla is a plant in the Apocynaceae family, growing as a bush or small tree. It is commonly known as the be still tree or devil-pepper. The plant is native to Mexico, Central America, West Indies, and northern South America. It has been cultivated widely as both an ornamental and as a source of pharmaceuticals and is now naturalised throughout the tropics including Australasia, Indochina and India.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Be Still Tree is Rauvolfia tetraphylla.
- Be Still Tree belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Be Still Tree belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Be Still Tree belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Be Still Tree belongs to the order Gentianales.
- Be Still Tree belongs to the family Apocynaceae.
- Be Still Tree belongs to the genus Rauvolfia.