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'''Euphorbia tithymaloides''' is a perennial succulent spurge. It is an erect shrub, the plant is also known by the scientific name Pedilanthus tithymaloides. However, the genus Pedilanthus has been submerged into the genus Euphorbia, and is more correctly known by its new name.
 
==Uses==
 
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{{Uses|Skin problems}}.
  
 
==Parts Used==
 
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==Chemical Composition==
 
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Leaves samples were processed to obtain extracts using hexane (Hex), ethyl acetate (EA) and ethanol by maceration.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
 
==Common names==
 
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{{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Devil's Backbone, Japanese Poinsettia}}
  
 
==Properties==
 
==Properties==
 
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
 
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
 
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==Identification==
 
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{{Leaf|Simple|Acuminate in shape, With entire (smooth) edges|The leaf is a simple angiosperm leaf, arranged oppositely on the stem. Each leaf is sessile and about 1.4 to 3 inches in length}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
 
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{{Flower|Bisexual|Ovoid in shape|Pink||The seed pod is about 0.30 inches (7.6 mm) long and 0.35 inches (8.9 mm) wide, and ovoid in shape (with truncated ends)}}
 
 
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==Where to get the saplings==
 
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==Mode of Propagation==
 
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==How to plant/cultivate==
 
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Pedilanthus tithymaloides houseplant likes bright indirect sunlight. Plant in direct sun in fall and winter, but give it a little protection from stinging hot rays in spring and summer.
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
 
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{{Commonly seen|Lowland forest}}.
  
 
==Photo Gallery==
 
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==References==
 
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319702500_Pedilanthus_tithymaloides_L_Poyt_phytochemical_prospection_and_antimicrobial_activity Chemical composition]</ref>
  
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<ref name="Leaf">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphorbia_tithymaloides Morphology]</ref>
  
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/devils-backbone/devils-backbone-plant.htm Cultivation Details]</ref>
 
 
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[ "Cultivation"]</ref>
 
<ref name="Uses">Indian Medicinal Plants by C.P.Khare</ref>
 
 
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==External Links==
 
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* [https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=PETI Pedilanthus tithymaloides on plants.usda.govt]
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Latest revision as of 15:40, 29 June 2020

Pedilanthus tithymaloides

Euphorbia tithymaloides is a perennial succulent spurge. It is an erect shrub, the plant is also known by the scientific name Pedilanthus tithymaloides. However, the genus Pedilanthus has been submerged into the genus Euphorbia, and is more correctly known by its new name.

Uses

Skin problems.

Parts Used

Leaves, Flower

Chemical Composition

Leaves samples were processed to obtain extracts using hexane (Hex), ethyl acetate (EA) and ethanol by maceration.[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit
English Devil's Backbone, Japanese Poinsettia


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Guna

Veerya

Vipaka

Karma

Prabhava

Habit

Herbs

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Acuminate in shape, With entire (smooth) edges The leaf is a simple angiosperm leaf, arranged oppositely on the stem. Each leaf is sessile and about 1.4 to 3 inches in length

[2]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Bisexual Ovoid in shape Pink The seed pod is about 0.30 inches (7.6 mm) long and 0.35 inches (8.9 mm) wide, and ovoid in shape (with truncated ends)

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds.

How to plant/cultivate

Pedilanthus tithymaloides houseplant likes bright indirect sunlight. Plant in direct sun in fall and winter, but give it a little protection from stinging hot rays in spring and summer. <[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Lowland forest.

Photo Gallery

References

External Links