Sambang Darah or Excoecaria (Excoecaria cochinchinensis, Excoecaria bicolor) is a nourishing medicinal plant originating from China and Southeast Asia. In Indonesia, this plant is known by several names: daun rĕměk daging (crush meat leaf) in Central Java, sambang darah leaf, or ki sambang. Sambang + Darah = Visit/come + Blood. An amazing houseplant, but the sap is toxic, and thus called “Blindness Tree” in Southeast Asia.
In addition to being recognized as a medicinal plant, this plant seems to be poisonous to fish and even has killing power. However, this plant can still be used as an ornamental plant.
The leaves shaped are oval until the lancet is elongated, the tip and the base are tapered, the edges are jagged with the pinnate bone of the leaves and protrudes from the underside. It sized 4 – 15 cm × 1.5 – 4.5 cm. The color of the leaves at the top is dark green, and the bottom is dark red similar to meat; therefore, this plant is called such.
And you know botany? Uncanny. Lovely plant in multiple ways. Great shot!
It seems I can no longer send compliments? You that much a big shot?
Just love to gardening, my brother.
I’m learning to garden lightning. Yep, I’m going to be a lightning farmer. Strictly organic, low voltage. zzzztt!
Be my teacher for that matter!
Well, itssss new, I’ll have to zzzt work the bugzzz out of it firsssst! ZzzZt
Well, I’ll wait! Something great is worth waiting for!
It would be pretty great, crazy fish…
That’s very true, Crazy fish
Awsome post, I love the angle on the first photo!
Only with the angle, I can show the red dominance of the plant for this challenge. Thank you for your compliment, Ellie
This is a beautiful flower.
Is there a color challenging running?
Yes, Nella! crazycolor challenge is underway at Kim’s initiative. Thank you for your appreciation.
Best. Title. Ever. (seriously, that’s one hell of a title)
Of course! As a member of the Vampire family, you must have been touched to hear it… LOL
Yes, but my father is furious with me for marrying a mermaid. Mom sez to give him a century to cool down…
Ha! That seems to be the reason why sometimes your father often shows a creepy face to me, maybe he thinks I am affecting you, but vice versa. Thanks to Mom sez!
Dad has this whole vampire nobility idea and is appalled that I would marry beneath my class. I tried to explain that the quiz was flawed and made everyone marry mermaids but he is far too upset to listen…
Maybe your dad is just worried if you’re not willing to accept your place as a crown prince.
He’s more worried that a crown prince is married to a mermaid
Have you ever tried to introduce your beautiful mermaid to him?
He’s not even talking to me right now
Apparently he’s getting quiet more lately
Oh no, his rage echoes across the Carpathian mountain range…
That’s why! The Carpathian Mountains have become very quiet lately.
Uncertain if he stopped due to laryngitis or the avalanches he was causing
Hmmmm… I hope there is a Swami who prayed for the Carpathian mountains to be busy and cheerful again as before…
Mi esposa y yo deseamos a usted y su familia una feliz Navidad
Terima kasih banyak. Kami sekeluarga juga mengucapkan Selamat Natal bagi Anda dan keluarga. Semoga damai dan bahagia selalu beserta Anda.
Okay, your seasons greetings were way better than mine
Just a word, not a speech contest…
I’m just saying, yours was better…
Hahaha… okay, brother… thanks a lot!
Very interesting information about this unique looking plant, that can be used as an ornament.
Yes, LaJenna. This plant is quite a favorite as the garden plant in Indonesia. Thank you, my friend.
It is beautiful. Sort of like the poinsettia here in the US. They are gorgeous with the colors but poisonous. I have to her very careful since I have indoor cats.
I know poinsettia. We also have it in Indonesia. Usually crowded in the market when the Christmas season as it is today. Although poisonous, this Excoecaria only dangerous for fish, so your cat is safe nearby.
I have seen it, but not in red.
Well, maybe a different kind of it, right…?
Wow, I have never seen this kind of plant before. Its stunning, love both photos!! The back light in the cover is so cool, and the last one shows what it looks like. I thought at first it was a Poinsettia.
Since the red color lies on the underside of the leaf then I aim the camera up for the first picture. Thanks a lot, Kim