Nicotiana rustica Wild tobacco (Solanaceae)

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Nicotiana rustica
Wild tobacco
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The Nicotiana rustica plant species is found in S. America - Ecuador to Bolivia. It is a member of the Solanaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild tobacco.

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Latin Name:  Nicotiana rustica
Common Name:  Wild tobacco
Family:  Solanaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  All parts of the plant are poisonous[200].

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  The original habitat is obscure. Plants are naturalized in Eastern N. America where they grow in waste places, open areas etc[192].

Medicinal Information: All parts of the plant contain nicotine which is a strong narcotic[192]. The leaves are antispasmodic, cathartic, emetic, narcotic and sedative[240, 257]. They are used externally as a poultice and a wash in the treatment of rheumatic swelling, skin diseases and scorpion stings[240].

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