Posted On April 26, 2023

Euphorbia lactea Haw …

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Euphorbia lactea Haw …

Scientific Name :
Euphorbia lactea Haw.

Synonym
:
Euphorbia lactea Roxb.

Common Name : Candelabra Spurge, Frilled fan, Dragon bones
Plant Family : Euphorbiaceae
Habit : Shrub

Plant Description
Flowering & Fruiting
: Does not flower
Flower Colour :
Description
: Height: Upto 5
Stem: Succulent, green, ridge, fleshy, cross section  of stem shows triangular or rhombic apperance, milky latex
Leaves: Minute and soon sheds off

Native/ Exotic : E
Locality : TL
Distribution Range : Sri Lanka.
Uses : Leaves used as   anthelmintics, galactogenics, cathartics, and diuretics
Used as hedge and used in cosmetics

 

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