Contents: History of rauvolfia serpentina benth,Geography and centre of origin,Systematic position of the genus rauvolfia,Synonymy of rauvolfia serpentina,Rauvolfia species and their relationship,Taxonomic keys to the sections of rauvolfia,Morphology of rauvolfia,Botany of rauvolfia serpentina,Taxonmy of Indian species,Taxonomy of American species,Palynology of rauvolfia,Part 2 Ecology of rauvolfias,Soil management,Propagation,Manures and manuring,Irrigation and water management,Diseases and pests,Economic uses,Tissue culture.
