Rudgea viburnoides
Rudgea viburnoides
Safety & Hazards
Although used medicinally, the plant can be poisonous in larger doses, causing a violent colic and vomiting[ 461 Title Diccionario das Plantas Uteis do Brasil Publication Author Correa M.P. Publisher Imprensa Nacional; Rio de Janeiro Year 1926 ISBN Description A massive work in 6 volumes giving details of the various uses of Brazilian plants. ].
Botanical Description
Rudgea viburnoides is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a dense, globose crown; it can grow up to 4 metres tall. Although poisonous in higher doses, the plant is a popular and effective herbal treatment in Brazil, where it is often harvested from the wild for local use and trade. An extremely ornamental plant, it is grown in gardens and in greenhouses in colder areas[ 461 Title Diccionario das Plantas Uteis do Brasil Publication Author Correa M.P. Publisher Imprensa Nacional; Rio de Janeiro Year 1926 ISBN Description A massive work in 6 volumes giving details of the various uses of Brazilian plants. ].