what's the name of the plant used in emetics?

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IPECACUANHA is a flowering plant used to make syrup of ipecac, which is used to induce vomiting or emetics.

According to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emetics
"Vomiting (also throwing up or emesis) is the forceful expulsion of the contents of one's stomach through the mouth.

An emetic, such as Syrup of Ipecac, is a substance that induces vomiting when administered orally or by injection. An emetic is used medically where a substance (typically poison) has been ingested and must be expelled from the body immediately. Inducing vomiting can remove the substance before it is absorbed into the body. Ipecac abuse can lead to detrimental health effects."

According to Wikipedia:
"Syrup of ipecac (derived from the dried rhizome and roots of the Ipecacuanha plant), is an emetic—a substance used to induce vomiting. It is used in cases of accidental poisoning, and is perhaps the best-known emetic. Ipecac is also used in cough mixtures as an expectorant and from the 18th until the early 20th century, ipecac and opium were used to produce Dover's powder, which was used in syrup form."

According to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ipecacuanha
"Ipecacuanha (Psychotria ipecacuanha) of family Rubiaceae is a flowering plant, the root of which is most commonly used to make syrup of ipecac, a powerful emetic."