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. 2025 Nov 28;122(24):676–677. doi: 10.3238/arztebl.m2025.0143

Table 2. Houseplant genera/species having caused moderate poisoning.

Botanical name (3) English name (3) Number (n)*
Euphorbia leuconeura Madagascar jewel 21
Kalanchoe spec. Flaming Katy 8
Dieffenbachia spec. Dumb cane 6
Ficus spec. Rubber tree 6
Ficus carica Common fig 4
Crassula spec. Jade plant 4
Zamioculcas zamiifolia Zanzibar gem 4
Euphorbia pulcherrima Poinsettia 3
Epipremnum spec. Pothos 2
Monstera spec. Swiss cheese plant 2
Philodendron spec. Philodendron 2
Abutilon spec. Indian mallow 1
Alocasia spec. Elephant’s ear 1
Capsicum annum Chili, pepper 1
Dipladenia sundavillae ** Rocktrumpet 1
Euphorbia tirucalli Pencil tree 1
Schefflera spec. Umbrella plant 1
Spathiphyllum spec. Peace lily 1
Zantedeschia spec. Calla 1
*

Human exposure data collected by Poison Information Centers in Berlin, Erfurt, Freiburg, Vienna, and Zurich in the period 2008–2022

**

new: Mandevilla spec.