Excoecaria benthamiana
Hemsl.
Euphorbiaceae
Excoecaria densiflora (Baker) Pax
Stillingia lineata densiflora Baker
Common Name:
General Information
Excoecaria benthamiana is a shrub or a tree growing up to 5 metres tall. All parts of the plant exude an abundant, milky sap[
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The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.
The populations of this species are healthy and stable, at least on te islands of Mahé and Praslin. It is mainly threatened by its restricted range, however the invasion of alien species, such as Cinnamomum verum and Alstonia macrophylla, may become a threat for the rejuvenation of this species in the future. The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2011)[
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Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Indian Ocean - Seychelles.
Habitat
Exposed, rocky outcrops and in open forest at elevations from 300 - 650 metres[
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Properties
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Tree |
| Height | 4.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The latex is a powerful vesicant and is applied externally to warts[
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Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
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with help from
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