TOXIC PLANT

Toxicity of the Whole plant: Plant is considered poisonous by the Guyana Patamona.

Toxicity of the Latex: Latex causes severe itching if allowed to fall on or touch the skin (Guyana Patamona).

Robertt, A., et al.. Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana)/Smithsonian NMNH. cited online: 17-08-2017