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Rauvolfia
Also called Devil Peppers
Rauvolfia is a genus of evergreen trees and shrubs, called devil peppers, from tropical Africa, Asia, Latin America and Pacific islands. The commonly grown members are tropical shrubs that need warmth, bright light and moist, well-drained soil.
Rauvolfia (sometimes spelled Rauwolfia) is a genus of evergreen trees and shrubs, commonly known as devil peppers, in the family Apocynaceae. The genus is named to honor Leonhard Rauwolf. The genus can mainly be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and various oceanic islands.
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