Acalypha hispida

Introduction

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Subfamilies: Acalyphoideae
Name: Cat Tails
Other Name: Red Hot Cat's Tail, Chenile Plant, Fox's tail

Information

These shrubs are planted as decorative trees and can grow to 3 meters. Bright red flowers shaped like cats. The leaves are green and hairy.

Goodness

Have the ability as an antibacterial.

Poisoned

Toxic parts: Roots, sap from the leaves and stems
Active Ingredients: Acalyphin
 Other Ingredients: Gallic acid, Corilagin, Geraniin, Quercetin 3-O-rutinoside and kaempferol 3-O-rutinoside

Effects of Poisoning

If ingested can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and dermatitis, or inflammation of the skin.