🌿Native Nature

poison devil's-pepper

Rauvolfia vomitoria

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Gentianales ›Family: Apocynaceae ›Genus: Rauvolfia

About

Rauvolfia vomitoria, the poison devil's-pepper, is a plant species in the genus Rauvolfia. It is native from Senegal east to Sudan and Tanzania, south to Angola; and naturalized in China, Bangladesh, different ranges of Himalayan and Puerto Rico. The plant contains a number of compounds of interest to the pharmaceutical industry and is widely used in traditional medicine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of poison devil's-pepper?
The scientific name of poison devil's-pepper is Rauvolfia vomitoria.
What is the conservation status of poison devil's-pepper?
The poison devil's-pepper has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does poison devil's-pepper belong to?
poison devil's-pepper belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does poison devil's-pepper belong to?
poison devil's-pepper belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does poison devil's-pepper belong to?
poison devil's-pepper belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does poison devil's-pepper belong to?
poison devil's-pepper belongs to the order Gentianales.
What family does poison devil's-pepper belong to?
poison devil's-pepper belongs to the family Apocynaceae.
What genus does poison devil's-pepper belong to?
poison devil's-pepper belongs to the genus Rauvolfia.