- Source: Paracroton pendulus
Paracroton pendulus is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae that is endemic to Western Ghats of India and Sri Lanka.
Description
Leaves - simple, alternate; lamina elliptic to oblanceolate; apex acuminate; margin serrate.
Flowers - unisexual flowers are dioecious. inflorescence is panicled pendulous racemes.
Fruits - globose brownish tomentose capsule.
Uses - timber, medicine. red sap is known to have irritating ability.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Paracroton pendulus
- Paracroton
- Ostodes (plant)
- Trigonostemon
- Blumeodendron
- List of common trees and shrubs of Sri Lanka
