Shirakiopsis indica, is a mangrove species in 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.[3]
| Shirakiopsis 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: | Shirakiopsis |
| Species: | S. indica
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| Binomial name | |
| Shirakiopsis indica (Willd.) Esser
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References
edit- ^ Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2018). "Shirakiopsis indica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T62004324A135888807. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T62004324A135888807.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Shirakiopsis indica". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanical Gardens Kew. Retrieved 2018-11-22.
- ^ "EXCOECARIA INDICA (Willd.) Muell.-Arg". www.mpbd.info. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
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