Rauvolfia serpentina | Serpentine Wood, Sarpagandha, Indian Snakeroot | Various
Rauvolfia serpentina belongs to the plant family APOCYNACEĈ and Genus Rauvolfia This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Rauvolfia serpentina does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Rauvolfia serpentina so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Rauvolfia serpentina serpentine wood,sarpagandha,Indian snakeroot is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Rauvolfia serpentina has been used in traditional herbal healing as either a hypotensive or a sedative. Serpentine wood (sometimes called Indian snakeroot) requires professional guidance for safe usage. Rauvolfia serpentina is called sarpagandha in Hindi. It is illegal in some countries to possess or use this plant without proper certification. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the root.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.