RIPSALIS BACCIFERA

RIPSALIS BACCIFERA, FAM. CACTACEAE, SOLDA CONSOLDA

English

CHARACTERISTICS

It is an epiphytic plant that grows in very humid forests from 0 meters above sea level to 1000 meters above sea level. It grows on trees and along ravines in the province of Limón.

USAGE

This cactus is highly appreciated as an ornamental. It has highly branched stems, translucent white flowers and small fruits in the shape of translucent white globes. It is usually found in homes throughout the country in hanging pots.

MEDICINAL USAGE

In the traditional medicine of the Southern Caribbean of Costa Rica, the BriBri ethnic group uses this plant as a postpartum remedy to promote the recovery of the uterus. It is also used as a contraceptive method and to recover from fractures, sprains, dislocations, skin wounds, sores, burns and hemorrhoids. Reduces pain and accelerates bone healing. It is also used in natural cosmetics in association with other medicinal plants.

Español

CARACTERÍSTICAS

Es una planta epífita que crece en bosques muy húmedos desde 0 metros sobre en nivel del mar hasta los 1000 metros de actitud.  Crece en los árboles y a lo largo de las quebradas en la provincia de Limón.

USOS

Esta cactácea es muy apreciada como ornamental. Presenta tallos muy ramificados, flores blancas translúcidas y frutos pequeños en forma de globos blancos también traslúcidos. Se le suele encontrar en las casas de todo el pais en macetas colgantes.

USOS MEDICINALES

En la medicina tradicional del Caribe Sur de Costa Rica la etnia BriBri utiliza esta planta como remedio post parto para favorecer la recuperación del útero. Igualmente se utiliza como método anticonceptivo y para recuperarse de fracturas, esguinces, luxaciones, heridas de la piel, llagas, quemaduras y hemorroides. Reduce el dolor y acelera el soldado de los huesos. También se utiliza en cosmética natural en asociación con otras plantas medicinales.

And so much more

PASSIFLORA EDULIS

PASSIFLORA EDULIS, FAM. PASSIFLORACEAE, PASSION FRUIT, MARACUYÁ English CHARACTERISTICS It is a climbing plant that reaches 9 meters in length. Large alternating leaves and very showy flowers with a combination...

Read More

RUMEX CRISPUS

RUMEX CRISPUS, FAM. POLYGONACEAE, YELLOW DOCK, RUIBARBILLO English CHARACTERISTICS It is a perennial herbaceous plant, which grows between 15 cm to 35 cm high. Lanceolate leaves with a red stem...

Read More

HELIOTROPIUM INDICUM

HELIOTROPIUM INDICUM, FAM. BORAGINACEAE, SCORPION TAIL, COLA DE ALACRÁN English CHARACTERISTICS Herbaceous plant that reaches two meters in height, has many branches and at the edges forms small clusters of...

Read More

RIPSALIS BACCIFERA

RIPSALIS BACCIFERA, FAM. CACTACEAE, SOLDA CONSOLDA English CHARACTERISTICS It is an epiphytic plant that grows in very humid forests from 0 meters above sea level to 1000 meters above sea...

Read More