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Pedilanthus tithymaloides

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Pedilanthus tithymaloides

Euphorbia tithymaloides is a perennial succulent spurge. 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 (Euphorbia tithymaloides).

Uses

Emetic, Anti-inflammatory, Antibiotic, Antiseptic, Antihemorrhagic, Antiviral, Antitumoral, Abortive.

Parts Used

Leaves, Flower

Chemical Composition

Leaves samples were processed to obtain extracts using hexane (Hex), ethyl acetate (EA) and ethanol (EtOH) 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, Slipper Spurge, Redbird Cactus, Christmas Candle


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 (attaching directly to the plant), and about 1.4 to 3 inches (3.6 to 7.6 cm) 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. Just turning the slats on your blinds can be enough to keep the tips of the leaves from sizzling.

Read more at Gardening Know How: Devil’s Backbone Plant Info: How To Grow The Devil’s Backbone Plant Indoors https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/devils-backbone/devils-backbone-plant.htm [3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Lowland forest.

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