Paracroton pendulus explained

Paracroton pendulus is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae that is endemic to Western Ghats of India and Sri Lanka.^[1]

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.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Paracroton pendulus - EUPHORBIACEAE. biotik.org.
2. Web site: Paracroton pendulus. asianplant.net.