Genus Rauvolfia (Noun)
Meaning
Pantropical genus of somewhat poisonous shrubs and small trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Rauvolfia is a pantropical group of somewhat poisonous shrubs and small trees that are native to various tropical regions.
- Rauvolfia is a genus that can be primarily found in Southeast Asia, however some members can also be found growing in Africa.
- In Africa, the genus Rauvolfia mainly consists of small trees or shrubs and grows primarily around rivers or by the seashore.
- Rauvolfia species often adapt and thrive in almost every climate and soil type and because of this can be grown worldwide.
- Roots of the genus Rauvolfia have been an extremely valuable medicinal commodity in many cultures for over 3,000 years.