Biology:Excoecaria indica
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| Excoecaria indica | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Excoecaria |
| Species: | E. indica
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| Binomial name | |
| Excoecaria indica (Willd.) Müll.-Arg.
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Excoecaria indica, is a mangrove species belonging to the genus Excoecaria of the family Euphorbiaceae. Its fruits and seeds are very poisonous and are used as a fish poison. A decoction of the root bark possesses purgative and emetic properties and is said to be used in insanity and hydrophobia.[1]
References
- ↑ "EXCOECARIA INDICA (Willd.) Muell.-Arg.". http://www.mpbd.info/plants/excoecaria-indica.php. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
Wikidata ☰ Q6188619 entry
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