Euphorbia pulcherrima (Lalupate)

 Euphorbia pulcherrima  (Lalupate)

 Scientific name : Euphorbia pulcherrima

Nepali name :  Lalupate

Kingdom : Plantae 

Class :  Magnoliopsida 

Order : Malpighiales

Family : Euphorbiaceae

Genus : Euphorbia 

species : pulcherrima 

Explanation :

Lalupate (Lal- red; pate- leave) as known in Nepal is one of the species that was brought to Nepal from abroad but has been planted widely around Kathmandu and Pokhara. This species is native to Central America and an indigenous species in Mexico.These softwood shrubs grow as high as 4m.

Lalupate is one of the species that was brought to Nepal from abroad. It is so called lalupate due to its beautiful red leaves. It is also known as one of the beautiful plant of the world. The Demand of lalupate is extremely high due to its shiny leaves.

Feature

Plant type :trees, shrubs

Lifespan :perennial, annual

Bloom Time:

spring, mid-autumn, late autumn, winter

Habitat : Garden

Flower colour: Red

Fruit colour: Green

leaf color: Green, red

Steam colour :Green

Medical use

1) Despite safety concerns, people take poinsettia to treat fevers, promote milk production, and cause abortions.

2) They also ingest latex for pain, killing bacteria and inducing vomiting.

3) Used to remove skin hair, treat warts, and treat other skin conditions.

Side Effects

When taken by Mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if poinsettia is safe. Some people have reported irritation or burns to the mouth as well as upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea after consuming poinsettia.

When applied to the skin: Poinsettia is possibly unsafe. In some people, it can cause skin rash, eye irritation, and irritation or burns to the mouth.

Poinsettia used to be considered a poisonous plant. However, recent studies indicate that the plant is less toxic than once believed. Over an 8-year period, the American Association of Poison Control Centers reported only minor effects in approximately 3% of the 22,793 people exposed to poinsettia. Most of these effects were related to skin irritation.