Rhinacanthus nasutus (Dainty Spurs)

Rhinacanthus nasutus, Dainty Spurs

Botanical name: Rhinacanthus nasutus

Common name: Dainty Spurs

Family: Acanthaceae

Origin: Southeast Asian

Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

Rhinacanthus is small shrub, tall 2 to 3 ft tall. It's trunk is edge shape. The twigs and young leaves are covered with hair. The shape looks like egg. The end of leaves are sharp and long 6" to 8". The twigs are short. The blossoms bloom in bunch at the lane of twigs. The white blossom is 1" with hair covered. It's taste is toxic. Leaf and root: anifungal. Herbal tea: lowers blood pressure.




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