are 45 to 50 cm long and up to 5 cm wide. The leaves are dark green in the wild species and can be variegated depending on the variety. Use: Dracaena fragrans has been used for inducing labor, treating malnutrition and fighting illness. 26. Scientific name: Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Common names: redbird flower, devil'sbackbone, redbird cactus, Jewbush, buck-thorn, cimora misha, fiddle flower, ipecacuahana, Jacob's ladder, Japanese poinsettia, Jew's slipper, milk-hedge, Padusleaved clipper plant, red slipper spurge, slipper flower, slipper plant, slipper spurge, timora misha, zigzag plant, sapatinho do diabo, ítamo real, zapatilla del diablo Family: Euphorbiaceae Origin: Central America Description: Euphorbia tithymaloides is a succulent perennial with erect growth form. The leaves are smooth, glossy and ovate with entire to slightly wavy leaf margins. They are alternately arranged with one leaf per point along the stem on alternating sides. The round, green stem grows in a zigzag shape, that’s the reason why one of its common names is also zigzag plant. The red, bird-shaped flowers occur in a cluster at the stem tips. Use: The latex has been used to treat calluses, earache, insect stings, ringworm, skin cancer, toothache, umbilical hernias, and warts. The roots, stems, and leaves of the plant are known to be toxic.
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