Posted On June 21, 2023

Ricinus communis L.

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Ricinus communis L.

Scientific Name :
Ricinus communis L.

Synonym
:
Croton spinosus L.
Ricinus africanus Mill.

Common Name : Castor oil plant, Arandi, Arand
Plant Family : Euphorbiaceae
Habit : Shrub

Plant Description
Flowering & Fruiting
: January to December
Flower Colour : Reddish yellow
Description : Height: Upto 5 m
Stem: Reddish, pubescent and milky latex
Leaves: Alternate, digitate lobed, serrate, lobed apex acuminate, long petiole 10 cm, leaf upper surface dark green, beneath light green, young leaves reddish green
Flowers: Unisexuals, male red flowers on upper and female green flowers on lower side of inflorescence stalk, male and female flowers have perianth
Inflorescence: Racemose
Fruits: Capsules, 3 lobed, spinous

Native/ Exotic : E
Locality : NH, JM, VT
Distribution Range : Tropical Africa.
Uses : It is used as food , drug, rubber and oil.
Promotes digestive health.

 

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