A) Apocyanaceae
B) Solanaceae
C) Liliaceae
D) Fabaceae
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Rauwolfia serpentina belongs to family- Apocynaceae. It is the important source of an alkaloid reserpine and other alkaloids like serpentine, serpentinine, rauwolfine etc. Reserpine is used in several patent drugs, as it has a depressant action on central nervous system and produces sedation and lowering of blood pressure.
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