Systematic Position:
Monochlamydeae (Apetalae), Unisexuales
Following are the most important characters of Euphorbiace:
1. Xerophytic nature
2. Presence of Latex
3. Dwarf Branches
4. Reduced, unisexual flowers
5. Tricarpellary trilocular superior ovary with Pendulous ovule on axile placenta.
6. Schizocarpic fruit.
7. Carunculate seeds
Example of Euhorbiaceae plants:
Croton, Euphorbia, Hevea, Jatropha, Manihot, Phyllanthus and Ricinus.
Tags:
Angiosperm Taxonomy
Euphorbia hirta Euphorbiaceae characters
Euphorbiaceae
Monochlamydeae)
Plant Taxonomy
Spurge Family
Unisexuales