Cephaelis ipecacuanha | Ipecac | Various
Cephaelis ipecacuanha belongs to the plant family RUBIACE and Genus Cephaelis This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Cephaelis ipecacuanha does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Cephaelis ipecacuanha so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Cephaelis ipecacuanha ipecac is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Cephaelis ipecacuanha has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as an amebicidal, as an emetic, as an expectorant and as an antipertussive. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) The root and the rhizome are used in herbal preparations. Use instructed amount carefully to prevent fatal overdose.
Cephalanthera austinae | Phantom Orchid. Originated in California | Various
Cephalanthus occidentalis | Buttonbush, Honey Balls. Originated in Eastern US | Shrub
Cephalophyllum 'Red Spike' | | Groundcover
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.