What is another word for Genus Rauwolfia?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs ɹɔːwˈʊlfi͡ə] (IPA) 
Genus Rauwolfia is a group of plants that have been traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine for their therapeutic properties. There are several synonyms for this genus, including Ophioxylon, Ophioxylum, and Roupala. Ophioxylon is a synonym that is commonly used in older literature, while Ophioxylum is a synonym that is still used by some researchers. Roupala is another synonym for this genus that is used in some regions of the world. Despite the different names, all of these synonyms refer to the same group of plants that have been used for their medicinal properties for centuries. Today, scientists continue to study these plants to identify their active constituents and potential uses in modern medicine.
