Stillingia sylvatica
Queen's Delight
Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus
- Stillingia
- Life cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 1 m
- Flower type
- monoecious
Uses
Toxicity
Toxicity warning. The historical record reports a hazard for this plant. Do not use it to decide which parts are safe to eat or use medicinally.
The latex in the sap can cause blistering on the skin[2]. Large doses of the plant are said to be toxic[2].
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.
The root is antiemetic, astringent[1]. A decoction has been used to treat bird sickness, diarrhoea, vomiting and appetite loss in children and in adults[1]. It has also been used to treat menstruation sickness, yellow eyes and skin weakness[1]. A decoction or tincture of the root has been used to treat the worst forms of venereal disease[1].
Environment
- Range
- N. America
- Habitat
- Sandy prairies, open woods and open ground in Texas[2].
- 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
207142
References
Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. 1998-00-00 ISBN 0-88192-453-9
Diggs, Jnr. G.M.; Lipscomb. B. L. & O'Kennon. R. J Illustrated Flora of North Central Texas Botanical Research Institute, Texas. 1999-00-00 http://artemis.austincollege.edu/acad/bio/gdiggs/NCTXpdf.htm