Dorstenia contrajerva | |
"Torus Herb" | |
LHBC 580 | |
Family: Moraceae | |
Native to: Mexico | |
In Mexico as well as South America, this plant is commonly used for its medicinal qualities. For example, the crushed root can be used to treat snakebite wounds. | |
Horticultural notes: This plant needs to be within moist soil consistently and will not do well within dry periods. It also does well within a container. |