Devils backbone plant picture11/23/2023 ![]() Rather common but don’t known where I have seen this. Looks like the one I found near the neighborhood gardens but the leaves are slightly different. I understand that no flowering have been noted in plant literature. This resembled one of the favorite plant as shown below. Quite common in Malaysia and Singapore but not planted in my house. However, I am sure it is their” relatives” as it possess all the characteristics like white saps, zig zag pattern… Never seen this species before in Singapore But it resembles one species that I planted for many years but not sure of its name. PEDILANTHUS TITHYAMLOIDES EMBRACEABLE YOU In the West Indies, a few drops of the latex was added to milk and used as an emetic.Ī search using the internet shows that there are many sub-varieties of Pedilanthus Tithyamaloides and at least I have 3 species that are in my house. None of these uses has been scientifically verified as effective. The latex has been used topically to treat calluses, ear ache, insect stings, ringworm, skin cancer, toothache, umbilical hernias, and warts. Tea brewed from the root has been used as an abortifacient. In folk medicine, tea has been brewed from the leaves which has been used to treat asthma, persistent coughing, laryngitis, mouth ulcers, and venereal disease. ![]() In 1995, a galactose-specific lectin was purified from the plant’s latex, and indications are that it might be useful in combatting diabetes. The root is known to be a powerful emetic.An enzyme known as pedilanthain can be extracted from the plant’s latex and has been shown in experiments to be effective against intestinal worms and to reduce inflammation when ingested. Though, it is classified as poisonous plant but they were used in some traditional or folk medicines. Advise your cats and dogs don’t eat this plant….Smile If latex or root juice gets on the skin, the victim should immediately wash with soap and warm water. Skin irritation, rash, and blistering and eye irritation upon contact. The plants are classified as poisonous plants and their saps can cause irritations of the mouth and throat, vomiting and diarrhea when ingested. This is the reason for the common name of “devil’s backbone, Pedilanthus tithymaloides has been evaluated for use in controlling the organisms that cause malaria, schistosomiasis, and tuberculosis.Īs the stem changes direction each time it grows a leaf, forming a zig-zag pattern. The sap is moderately caustic, although mild by Euphorbia standards, it should still be handled with caution. It does best in a small pot you can change pots to just one size larger when roots become extremely crowded. Liquid fertilizer should be used once a month. Water even more sparingly if the room temperature is below 60 degrees the temperature should never go below 55 degrees. Water sparingly, just enough to make the potting mixture moist. Take care not to over-water, which can cause rotting. It needs some protection from hot summer sun, but it will be happiest in full sun cloudy days. Pedilanthus is very easy to grow as a houseplant. ![]() Scientific name: Euphorbia tithymaloides | Family:Euphorbiaceae |Ĭommon name: Devil’s Backbone, Japanese Poinsettia, Redbird Flower, Slipper Flower Based on my research, I am surprised to find that i have at least three Pedilanthus Tithymaloides but unsure of the sub-species or cultivars. That is the reason why I have chosen to start this series by writing about Pedilanthus Tithymaloides or Eurphorbia Tithymaloides. I tried to give her the best care and last month, it blossomed its very first flower as shown in the picture above. At the time when I bought it, it is just a very small plant about a few inches tall. ![]() “COMPETITION IS TOUGH BUT I CHOSE TO DISGUISE AS A PINK LITTLE BIRD… HOPEFULLY, THIS WILL ATTRACT MORE PEOPLE TO SHOWER ME WITH THEIR LOVES…”ĭuring one of the Chinese New Years about 4-5 years back, I went to a nursery and found this plant.
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