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Describe the floral characters and economic importance of euphorbiaceae

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FLORAL CHARACTERS-bracteate; actinomorph lc: Regular; incomplete; unisexual; hypogynou
1.  Food plants

The tuberous root of Mani hot esculent (tapioca) is very much rich in starch and creates important food stuff. The Phyllanthus emblica's (Gooseberry) fleshy fruits are very much rich in vitamin C. The fruit is suitable for eating and pickled.

2. Oil plants

Castor oil taken out from the seeds of Ricinus communis (Castor) is employed like a lubricant, vegetable oil and purgative.  Jatropha oil acquired from the seeds of Jatropha curcas (Kattamanakku) is employed like a purgative, to medicate skin diseases and to take out bio-diesel.

3. Medicinal plants

The complete shoot system of Phyllanthus amarus (Keezhanelli) is employed to medicate jaundice.  The leaves and roots of Jatropha gossypifolia are employed in the cure of leprosy and snakebite.

4. Rubber plants

Over 98% of whole natural rubber generated in the world is acquired from the coagulated latex of Manihot glaziovii (manicoba rubber) and Hevea brasiliensis (para rubber).

5. Ornamental plants

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