Rauvolfia viridis
Antigua Balsam, Bellyache
Other regional names: Matteroot +4 more
- Matteroot
- Milkbush
- Milky Bush
- Snakeberry Tree
- White Root
Also known as: Psychotria trifolia Sieber ex DC. +5 more
- Psychotria trifolia Sieber ex DC.
- Rauvolfia lamarckii A.DC.
- Rauvolfia latifolia A.DC.
- Rauvolfia mollissima Markgr.
- Rauvolfia nitida Poir.
- Rauvolfia psychotrioides Kunth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Originating in South America, Rauvolfia viridis (commonly known as Antigua Balsam or Bellyache) is a shrub belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aruba, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.