Loganiaceae FAMILY

Spigelia flemmingiana

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

We have no records of toxicity, but at least one other species in this genus is toxic. Care should be exercised if ingesting the plant[ K Title Plants for a Future Author Ken Fern Description Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips. ].

Botanical Description

Spigelia flemmingiana is an annual plant growing 70 - 90cm tall. The plant is harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeNorthern S. America - Brazil, Guyana.

HabitatNot known