Croton bonplandianum Baill.,
Adansonia 4:339. 1864
syn: Croton sparsiflorus Morong
A small undershrub or herb is common in Delhi along road sides. Leaf extracts have been found useful for mosquito control.
Common names
Tam: Eliamanakku, naimelakkai
Tel: Kukka mirapa
Del: Kala bhangra
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