Palo Amargo

Scientific Name: Rauvolfia nitida Jacq.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Gentianales / Apocynaceae / Rauvolfia L./ Rauvolfia nitida Jacq.

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General Information
Usda SymbolRANI2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsRANI2

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Palo Amargo is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)40
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Fertility RequirementMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceLow
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum6.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim640
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum40
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)36
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicitySlight
Shape and OrientationRounded
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodYear Round
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorYellow-Green
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ColorRed
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormSingle Crown
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee35
Height, Mature (feet)23.0
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
Low Growing GrassNo


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductYes
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductYes
Fuelwood ProductLow
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
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