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Euphorbia neriifolia L.
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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Euphorbia neriifolia |
| Family name: |
EUPHORBIACEAE
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| English name: |
Indian Spurge Tree
Hedge Euphorbia
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| Sinhala name: |
Kola pathok (කොළ පතොක්)
Patak (පතක් )
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| Tamil name: |
Elaikalli
Perumbu Kalli
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| Sanskrit name: |
Snuhi
Samanta-dugdha
Sehunda
Singhtunda
Snuk
Guda
Sudha
Vajra
Vajjri
Vajjradram
Thuhar
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| Conservation status: |
NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
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| Description: |
Tree up to c. 2 - 5 m tall, deciduous. Leaves alternate, ( 6.5 -) 15 - 30 X (1.5-) 2 - 6.5 cm, obovate to narrowly oblanceolate, tapered to the base, apex rounded, entire, glabrous, fleshy, midrib prominent beneath. Involucres 3 In axillary cymes, pedunculate, involucral leaves 2 - 3 mm long. Capsule 10 - 12 mm diameter, glabrous. Seeds c. 2.5 mm diameter, globular, smooth.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Only under cultivation
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| Edible parts: |
Available soon
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| Treatment for: |
Ear ache
Asthma
Rheumatism
Warts
Fish poison
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Leaves
Milky juice
Latex
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Purgative
Diuretic
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