This plant belongs to the family of _Apocynaceae_, which contains many poisonous species. It is often cultivated for the beauty of its flowers; the leaves are considered a valuable cathartic, in moderate doses, especially in the cure of painter's colic; in large doses they are violently emetic. It is a native of South America.
Previous: Algarobia Glandulosa
Next: Aloe Socotrina
|
|
SHARE | |
ADD TO EBOOK |