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Rauvolfia sumatrana  Jack
Rauvolfia sumatrana is a tree that is not native to California.
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Genus: Rauvolfia
Family: Apocynaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

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[Wikipedia] Asia native, Description: Rauvolfia sumatrana is a tree in the family Apocynaceae. Description Rauvolfia sumatrana grows up to 27 metres (90 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 43 centimetres (17 in). The bark is grey, yellowish grey, greenish yellow or brown. Inflorescences bear up to 35 or more flowers. The flowers feature a white corolla. The fruits are bluish black or purplish black when ripe, round, up to 2.1 cm (1 in) in diameter.[3] Distribution and habitat Rauvolfia sumatrana is native to China, India, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam and Malesia.[1] It is found in a variety of habitats, mostly lowland.[3] (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)


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Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 04/26/2024).