Rauwolfia chinensis

Plant Characteristics

Cultivation

Scientific Names

Read about Rauwolfia chinensis in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Rauwolfia chinensis, Hemsl. A small evergreen shrub, with dark green lvs., white fls. which are borne in dense terminal trusses, and numerous red berries. China.— Intro, into Orange Co., Fla., as an ornamental, where it is semi-hardy, but always sends up strong new shoots in the spring. Requires a light rich soil and plenty of water, with some protection against the sun. Each spring, it should receive fresh rich compost. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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References

• Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963

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