Stillingia

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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Malpighiales Family: Euphorbiaceae Subfamily: Euphorbioideae Tribe: Hippomaneae Subtribe: Hippomaninae Genus: Stillingia Garden ex L.
Species
Stillingia linearifolia Stillingia paucidentata Stillingia spinulosa Stillingia sylvatica - cockup hat, marcory, queen's delight, queen's root, silver leaf, yaw root Stillingia texana et al.

Stillingia is a plant genus of the family Euphorbiaceae, comprising about 30 species. The genus is found in tropical and warm areas and native to North America.

[edit] Synonyms of Stillingia

• Gymnostillingia Müll.Arg.
• Spirostachys Stillingia

[edit] Medical use

Stillingia sylvatica has been used extensively for syphilis, but also as a cathartic, diuretic, and emetic. In large doses, it causes vomiting and diarrhea. Its dry root was also used as a sialagogue, diuretic and laxative.