Very common in open areas An ornamental plant. The plant contains latex with a caustic effect upon the skin and mucous membranes. In traditional medicine, a decoction or infusion of the stems and fresh or dried leaves is taken as a purgative and laxative to treat stomach-ache and
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uses
An ornamental plant. The plant contains latex with a caustic effect upon the skin and mucous membranes. In traditional medicine, a decoction or infusion of the stems and fresh or dried leaves is taken as a purgative and laxative to treat stomach-ache and constipation, and to expel intestinal worms. A leaf infusion is used as a wash to treat skin problems, including fungal diseases and abscesses. Th reat & damage: A common weed which can impact the growth of several crop plants. at
family
Euphorbiaceae
synonym
Euphorbia barbellata Engelm., Euphorbia pandurifolia Roth
description
Erect herbs. Leaves alternate below, decussate to whorled above, 5-7 × 1.5-3 cm, obovate to oblanceolate, base acute to attenuate, blade entire or sinuate, to margin serrate to entire, apex acute; petiole to 1 cm; floral leaves yellow to red at the Th basal half. Cyathia 12-15, in terminal × clusters. Involucre campanulate, 4 3 mm; gland 1, opposite the pistil, bilabiate, opening narrowly oblong; male florets 20- 30, roughly in 5 groups, bracteolate; stalk 2 mm; female: laterally pendulous. Ovary × 2.5 3 mm; styles 3, erect, 1mm, forked at apex. Capsule 4 mm across; seeds oblong- globose, 3 mm long, sharply tuberculate.