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.