Hexastylis arifolia
Hexastylis arifolia
Safety & Hazards
Although no reports of toxicity have been found for this plant, at least 3 other members of this genus have reports that the leaves are toxic[ 7 Title Encyclopaedia of Medicinal Plants. Publication Author Chiej. R. Publisher MacDonald Year 1984 ISBN 0-356-10541-5 Description Covers plants growing in Europe. Also gives other interesting information on the plants. Good photographs. , 19 Title Poisonous Plants. Publication Author Stary. F. Publisher Hamlyn Year 1983 ISBN 0-600-35666-3 Description Not very comprehensive, but easy reading. ]. Some caution is therefore advised in the use of this plant.
Botanical Description
Hexastylis arifolia is an evergreen, perennial plant producing a cluster of leaves up to 15cm tall from a creeping rootstock[ 270 Title Flora of N. America Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/fna/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An on-line version of the flora with an excellent description of the plant including a brief mention of plant uses. ]. The plant is harvestd from the wild for local use as a medicine and possibly as the source of an essential oil.