Flagellaria indica: False Rattan

[Cecil Lee]

1. This plant has very attractive small "bite" sized bright red coloured fruits encasing a seed.

2. In my opinion; best to avoid like the plague especially if there is a newborn around in the home. The fruit is poisonous!

3. The common name of this plant is the "false rattan".

4. It's scientific name is : Flagellaria indica and belongs to the Flagellariaceae family.

5. This plant originated from many parts of the world: Taiwan, South East Asia, Polynesia, Australia and even Tropical Africa.

BEST KEEP AWAY FROM THE YOUNG!