Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Apocynaceae

Genus:

Rauvolfia

Species:

Rauvolfia insularis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Guam, Palau

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical forest regions