Paracroton pendulus (Hassk.) Miq.

Paracroton pendulus is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae that is endemic to Western Ghats of India and Sri Lanka.^[2]

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.^[3]

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