Euphorbia Tithymaloides L.

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Height 

0.3meter

Euphorbia Tithymaloides L.

Family Name: Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms: Tithymalus tithymaloidesPedilanthus tithymaloides
Common Name: Zigzag Plant, Devil's Backbone, Redbird Cactus, Redbird Flower, Jacob's Ladder, Milkbush, Slipper Flower, Slipperplant, Caribbean Slipper Spurge, 红雀珊瑚, 银龙木

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form Succulent perennial with erect growth form.
Foliage Smooth, glossy leaves are ovate with entire to slightly wavy leaf margins. They are alternately arranged with one leaf per point along the stem on alternating sides.
Stems Round, green stem has a zigzag shape.
Flowers Red, bird-shaped flowers occur in a cluster at the stem tips.
Ethnobotanical Uses Food (Herb or Spice)
Others: All parts of plant used medically to treat traumatic injuries and fractures. Added to psychedelic brews in Peru.
Full Sun

Full Sun

Little Water

Little Water

Herb or Spice

Herb or Spice

Suitable for Rooftops

Suitable for Rooftops

Ornamental Flowers

Ornamental Flowers

Ornamental Leaves

Ornamental Leaves

Drought Tolerant

Drought Tolerant

Shallow Media

Shallow Media

Herbaceous Plant

Herbaceous Plant