Rubiaceae FAMILY
Carapichea ipecacuanha
Carapichea ipecacuanha
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
4/5
Safety & Hazards
The plant can be toxic in doses larger than recommended for medicinal use[1].
Cultivation Details
HabitShrub
Growth—
Prefers a minimum temperature in the range of 15 - 18°c[2]. Prefers a well-drained humus-rich soil and a shady position[2]. Plants need ample moisture and humidity if they are to thrive[2].
Propagation
Seed - Greenwood cuttings in a sandy compost[2]. Root cuttings. Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-20. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Carapichea+ipecacuanha>
Pollinators
Data unavailable
References
- [1]The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants — Chevallier. A. · Dorling Kindersley. London · 1996 · ISBN 9-780751-303148 ↩︎An excellent guide to over 500 of the more well known medicinal herbs from around the world.
- [2]Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. — Bown. D. · Dorling Kindersley, London. · 1995 · ISBN 0-7513-020-31 ↩︎A very well presented and informative book on herbs from around the globe. Plenty in it for both the casual reader and the serious student. Just one main quibble is the silly way of having two separate entries for each plant.