Jungle Fire Plant

Excoecaria Bicolor variegata

Family

Euphorbia

Origin

Indo-China, Vietnam

Description

Excoecaria cochinchinensis, also known as 'Chinese Croton' is an evergreen shrub, usually growing up to 2 metres tall, occasionally becoming a tree up to 15 metres tall. It has pairs of strong & beautiful creamy white variegation top, a bold burgundy leaves beneath; arching woody stems.

All parts of the plant are used as a medicine for the treatment of measles, parotitis, tonsillitis, and lumbar muscle strain.

Environment

Plants can be kept in shade or in full sun and requires a moist, well-drained soil

Landscape Use

Outstanding Ornamental Houseplant

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