American Ipec
Euphorbia ipecacuanhae

Family: Euphorbiaceae

What it is like

Euphorbia ipecacuanhae is a . The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Height (m): 0

Where it is found

Not known

N. America

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Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used

Food

Rating: 0

Medicine

Rating: 1

The plant is diaphoretic, emetic, expectorant. The part used is not specified. It is said to stop violent haemorrhages from the lungs when used in small doses.

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How it is grown

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Propagating it:

Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;

Habit:

Hardiness:

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)

Shade: Semi-shade, no shade

Moisture: Moist

Things to keep in mind

Its other names

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Synonyms

Cephaelis ipecacuanha