Euphorbia ipecacuanhae
American Ipec
a member of the Euphorbia genus in the family Euphorbiaceae.
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Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus
- Euphorbia
- Flower type
- hermaphrodite
Uses
Medicinal uses
Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.
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The plant is diaphoretic, emetic, expectorant[1]. The part used is not specified. It is said to stop violent haemorrhages from the lungs when used in small doses[1].
Environment
- Range
- N. America
- Habitat
- Not known
- Light
- full sun
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Water
- moderate
- Soil textures
- sandy, loamy, clay
- Soil pH
- acid, neutral, alkaline
- Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
- No
- Drought
- intolerant
Cultivation
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References
Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. 1998-00-00 ISBN 0-88192-453-9