African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 6 (8), pp. 979-981, 16 April 2007   

ISSN 1684–5315 © 2007 Academic Journals        

Short Communication

Regeneration of Rauwolfia vomitoria

Ehiagbonare, Enobahimendo Joseph

Department of Biological Sciences, Igbinedion University, Okada, Nigeria. E-mail: drehiagbonare@yahoo.com

Accepted 10 April, 2007

Rauwolfia vomitoria is a fast disappearing medicinal plant in Nigeria. Evidence from this current study showed that seedlings of the species under study are best raised by vegetative propagation. From total immerse method, 80% rooted stem cuttings was observed. Drip down method had 60% rooted stem cuttings while the Quick dip method had 70% rooted stem cuttings. The maximum value obtained from the seed germination studies was 50%. The growth medium of one part river sand and 3 parts humus rich topsoil was observed from this study to support the best seedling growth.

Key words:  Rauwolfia vomitoria, seed germination, vegetative propagation, regeneration.