Apocynaceae FAMILY

Rauvolfia javanica

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

Although we have seen no specific information for this species, most if not all members of this genus contain poisonous alkaloids[ K Title Plants for a Future Author Ken Fern Description Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips. ].

Botanical Description

Rauvolfia javanica is a tree usually growing up to 22 metres tall, occasionally to 30 metres. The bole is up to 65cm in diameter[ 310 Title Plant Resources of Southeast Asia Publication Author Website http://proseanet.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia. ]. The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeSoutheast Asia - Indonesia.

HabitatLowland to lower montane rain forest, sometimes in open places, at elevations up to 1,800 metres[ 310 Title Plant Resources of Southeast Asia Publication Author Website http://proseanet.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia. ].