Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Euphorbia thymifolia L.

 

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Synonym: Chamaesyce thymifolia (L.) Millsp., Anisophyllum thymifolium (L.) Haw.

Vernacular name: Chitrapala,Nilappala

Habit: Herb

Habitat: Riverbeds in moist deciduous forests, also in plains

Distribution:  Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, Sri Lanka

Flowering and Fruiting: November--April

Key identification features: It is a herb with leaves that are arranged oppositely and distichously. The cyathia are found in clusters at the leaf axils. The male flowers are few, ranging from one to four, and lack bracts. The female flower hangs to the side and has a hairy ovary. The style begins divided into three from the base. The fruit is a capsule.

Uses: The milky latex is used to cure ringworm by Bodo tribe. The bruised fresh plant is applied. 



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