Anthocercis fasciculata
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NameAnthocercis fasciculata
Scientific NameAnthocercis fasciculata F.Muell.
Common NamesBarren Anthocercis, Clustered Anthocercis
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatEndemic to Western Australia, found in sandy or gravelly soils, often in mallee or heathland environments. It thrives in well-drained, arid to semi-arid conditions.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actionssedative
Traditional UsesAnthocercis fasciculata is primarily known for its high toxicity, particularly to livestock, and is not documented for safe traditional human medicinal use. While some Solanaceae plants containing tropane alkaloids have been used historically for their potent psychoactive properties in ritualistic contexts, this species is generally regarded as poisonous and lacks widespread safe ethnobotanical application.
Active ConstituentsTropane alkaloids, Hyoscyamine, Scopolamine, Atropine
Preparation Methodspowder,tincture
Contraindications & WarningsEXTREMELY TOXIC. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Ingestion can cause severe anticholinergic poisoning, including delirium, hallucinations, tachycardia, and death. Absolutely contraindicated for internal use, pregnancy, breastfeeding, children, and individuals with any health conditions or taking medications.
Cultivation NotesPrefers full sun and well-drained, sandy or loamy soils. It is drought-tolerant once established and suited to arid or semi-arid climates.
Raritycommon
Description
An erect, often spindly shrub native to Western Australia, typically growing 1-3 meters tall. It features linear to narrowly elliptic leaves and bears clusters of cream to yellow, sometimes purple-marked, tubular flowers.
