Description
Rauvolfia serpentina, the Indian snakeroot, devil pepper, or serpentine wood, is a species of flower in the milkweed family Apocynaceae. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and East Asia (from India to Indonesia).
Rauvolfia is a perennial undershrub widely distributed in India in the sub-Himalayan regions up to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft).
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 16 inch (41 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 5 inch (13 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Devil-pepper, Snake-root. |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 1 m |
| Flower Colour | white, pink ,purple and reddish |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
| Sunlight | Full sun to part shade |
| Watering | Dry to medium |
| Soil | Well drained soil |
| Temperature | 25 to 40 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Sarpagandha care
Sarpagandha plant propagated by seeds in monsoon season. The seedlings of six weeks old are transplanted in the pot or main field at a spacing of 60 X 60 cm.Sarpagandha special feature
It is the source of the phytochemical, reserpine, which has been used in the treatment of systolic hypertension.
Ashwagandha uses
Medicinal Use:- Sarpagandha improves symptoms of hypertension, insomnia (sleeplessness), anxiety, irritability, constipation, fever, and manias.
- Note: Use only after consulting the specialist