Euphorbia royleana
| Euphorbia royleana | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Euphorbia |
| Species: | E. royleana |
| Binomial name | |
| Euphorbia royleana | |
Euphorbia royleana is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is a medicinal shrub used in Nepal locally known as Siyuri or Siudi.[1] Its latex has purported molluscicidal properties.[2]
References
- ↑ Euphorbia royleana, www.icimod.org
- ↑ Singh, D. K.; Agarwal, R. A. (1984). "Correlation of the Anticholinesterase and Molluscicidal Activity of the Latex of Euphorbia royleana on the Snail Lymnaea acuminata". Journal of Natural Products 47 (4): 702–705. doi:10.1021/np50034a023. ISSN 0163-3864.
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