About Homonoia retusa
Homonoia retusa (Homonoia retusa) is a shrub 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 near water streams. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during January-August. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Homonoia retusa
- Genus
- Homonoia
- Family
- EUPHORBIACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Near water streams
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- January-August
- Conservation status
- Least Concern (LC)
Local Names
- Tamil
- Aatthuchendu
- Marathi
- माचिम machim
Botanical family
Euphorbiaceae
Spurge/Euphorbia family
Homonoia retusa belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family.
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