About Epiprinus mallotiformis
Epiprinus mallotiformis (Epiprinus mallotiformis) is a tree belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family (Spurge/Euphorbia family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple/compound leaves, cyathium/raceme/spike flower clusters, capsule (regma) fruit. It is typically found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-February.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Epiprinus mallotiformis
- Genus
- Epiprinus
- Family
- EUPHORBIACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Evergreen and semi-Evergreen forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-February
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- Karinjikkada, കരിഞ്ഞിക്കട
Botanical family
Euphorbiaceae
Spurge/Euphorbia family
Epiprinus mallotiformis belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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