Family: Euphorbiaceae
Synonym: Chamaesyce rosea (Retz.) G.L.Webster, Anisophyllum roseum (Retz.) Haw.
Vernacular name: Rosy Spurge
Habit: Herb
Habitat: Deciduous forests and scrub
jungles, also in the plains
Distribution: India,
Sri Lanka, Afghanistan
Flowering and Fruiting: June-March
Key identification features: Characterized by its prostrate or
ascending growth. The cyathia, or inflorescences, are sparse and located in
subterminal clusters. The male flowers are small, numbering four to six per
cyathium. The female flowers hang sideways and have styles that are deeply
split into two, with spatula-shaped stigmas. The fruit is a capsule.
Uses: It can be used to stabilize soil, prevent erosion, or restore degraded areas, thanks to its ability to thrive in various soil types and environmental conditions.
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