Rauvolfia paraensis

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 20-30 m tall. The trunk is 10 cm across. The bark is brown. The leaves are in rings of 4. The leaves vary in size. The largest are 10-20 cm long by 5-7 cm wide. The smallest are 6-10 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. The fruit are round and 4 cm long by 2.5 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between sea level and 500 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Colombia, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants flower in September to November and fruit is May.

Its other names

Local names

Gogo de guariba, Tawa, Wilat

Synonyms

Rauvolfia amazonica Markgr.;