Euphorbia pyrifolia
Lam.
Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbia abbottii Baker
Euphorbia daphnoides Balf.f.
Euphorbia gracilipes Baill.
Common Name:
General Information
Euphorbia pyrifolia is a spineless shrub.
The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.
Known Hazards
Although we have seen no specific information for this plant, the latex in most, if not all Euphorbias is caustic and toxic - skin contact often causing irritation and blistering; contact with the eyes causing temporary or even permanent blindness; whilst ingestion can cause purging or more severe problems[
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- Plants for a Future
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- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
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Botanical References
Range
Africa - Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion, Seychelles.
Habitat
Not known
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Shrub |
| Height | 0.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
A decoction of the aerial parts is taken to treat tetanus[
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- Protabase - Plant Resources of Tropical Africa.
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- http://www.prota.org
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- Description
- An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
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Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
