Paracroton pendulus

Paracroton pendulus is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae that is endemic to Western Ghats of India and Sri Lanka.

Description

 * Leaves - simple, alternate; lamina elliptic to oblanceolate; apex acuminate; margin serrate.
 * Flowers - unisexual flowers are dioecious. inflorescence is panicled pendulous racemes.
 * Fruits - globose brownish tomentose capsule.
 * Uses - timber, medicine. red sap is known to have irritating ability.