Euphorbiaceae · Paracroton

Paracroton Pendulus Subsp. Zeylanicus

Paracroton pendulus subsp. zeylanicus

Tree
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Flowering
March-April

Plant Details

Scientific name
Paracroton pendulus subsp. zeylanicus
Genus
Paracroton
Habit
Tree
Habitat
Evergreen and semi-Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka
Found in India
Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Flowering & fruiting
March-April

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Margin
Variable
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Euphorbiaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Euphorbiaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Paracroton Pendulus Subsp. Zeylanicus

Paracroton Pendulus Subsp. Zeylanicus 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 occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during March-April.

Illustration representing the Euphorbiaceae family
Botanical family

Euphorbiaceae

Spurge/Euphorbia family

Paracroton Pendulus Subsp. Zeylanicus belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family.

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