Rauvolfia cambodiana
Rauvolfia cambodiana
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 cambodiana is an erect, evergreen shrub growing around 50 - 150cm tall[ 283 Title Medicinal Plants in Vietnam Publication Author Nguyen Van Dan & Doan Thi Nhu Publisher World Health Organisation Year 1989 ISBN 92 9061 101 4 Description An excellent book, giving information on over 200 plants, their medicinal compounds and applications. ]. The plant is often used in Vietnam in the treatment of hypertension and psychoses, being harvested from the wild and often traded.