Scientific Name
Sparmannia africana
Common Name
African hemp

SKIN IRRITATION MINOR, OR LASTING ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES.

Characteristics

Family
Tiliaceae
Plant Description
Shrubs with alternate, simple, irregularly toothed leaves, white-hairy; flowers 4-parted, white, stamens yellow with red tips; fruit a prickly capsule.
Origin
South Africa.
Where Found
Houseplant or interiorscape; landscape as cultivated herbaceous ornamental.
Mode
Dermatitis.
Poisonous Part
Hairs on leaves.
Symptoms
Skin irritation upon contact, but of low risk.
Toxic Principle
Unknown.
Severity
SKIN IRRITATION MINOR, OR LASTING ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES.

"Poisonous Plants of North Carolina," Dr. Alice B. Russell, Department of Horticultural Science; Dr. James W. Hardin, Botany; Dr. Larry Grand, Plant Pathology; and Dr. Angela Fraser, Family and Consumer Sciences; North Carolina State University. All Pictures Copyright @1997Alice B. Russell, James W. Hardin, Larry Grand. Computer programming, Miguel A. Buendia; graphics, Brad Capel.

Disclaimer: The list of poisonous plants on this web site does not necessarily include every poisonous plant that is known, or that might be found in an urban landscape or home. North Carolina State University does not advise eating any of the plants included in this web site. The information concerning edibility is taken from the literature, and the degree of reliability is unknown. We discourage the use of any of these plants for self medication. In cases of accidental exposure or ingestion, contact the Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222.

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