Ekaweriya ( Indian Snake root) is a Native plant to Sri Lanka India and many Asian countries. It is important herbs in Sri Lanka and can be found in dry zone and wet zone. but not a abundant plant. Some people are confuse and misuse with Ela nithul and Wal Ekaweriya plants because some characteristics of those plants are also the same.
Indian Snake root Plant
| Common Classification | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Names | Serpentina plant, Indian Snake root, Sarpagandha. | ||
| Sinhalese Name | Ekaweriya | ||
| Category | Herb | ||
| Scientific Classification | |||
| Scientific Name | Rauvolfia serpentina | ||
| Family | Apocynaceae | ||
| Genus | Rauvolfia serpentina | Species | R. serpentina |
| Synonym | Rauvolfia obversa | ||
| Ecology | |||
| Growth Habit | Shrub | Status - Native | Indigenous |
| Duration | Annual | Status (controlling) | Natural |
| Propriety | |||
| Culinary / Edible | No | Other use | n/a |
| Use as Herb | Yes | Poisoned / Toxin | Yes |
| Identification | |||
 Leaves of Ekaweriya - Rauvolfia serpentina |  Flowers of Ekaweriya - Rauvolfia serpentina | ||
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