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 Name: Ramisha Sohail
Roll No: 0241-Bs-Bot-22
Major: BS-Botany
Semester: 05
Assignment Submitted To:
Dr. Andleeb
Topic: Family Euphorbiaceae
Title: Plants systematics
Govt. College of University Lahore.
Family Euphorbiaceae
(Euphorbiales)
Family
Division: Spermatophyta
Sub Division:Angiospermae
Class: Dicotyledons
Sub class: Chlymadeae
Series: Unisexuales
Order: Euphorbiales
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Systematic
Position
  Euphorbiaceae, also
known as the spurge
family, is a diverse plant
family.
р Includes approximately
283 genera and 7,300
species.
р Found in tropical and
subtropical regions, with
some species in
temperate zones.
р Known for its economic,
ecological, and
ornamental importance.
Distribution:
family Euphorbiaceae by Ramisha Sohail from Botany
  Habit: Includes herbs, shrubs, and trees; some are succulent.
 . Roots: Tap and Branched
 . Stem: Herbicious,woody,erect and climbing.
р Leaves: Alternate, opposite, or whorled; often with stipules.
р Flowers: Usually unisexual and small, arranged in
inflorescences called cyathia.
рInfloresence: It may be racemose or cymose or sometimes
complex. In euphorbia, the infloresence is peculiar but very
characteristics known as cyathium.
Vegetative Characteristics of
Euphorbiaceae
family Euphorbiaceae by Ramisha Sohail from Botany
 Perianth: Calyx or corolla are
present e.g. Croton. The perianth
consists of 4 to 5 petals. The
calyx or corolla are consists of 4
to 5 sepals or petals. The
aestivation is valvate or
imbricate.
 Androecium: The no. of
stamens from one to many.
Usually as Many stamens are
present as many perianth leaves.
The anthers are dithecious.
 Gynoecium: Tricarpellary,
Syncarpus,the ovary is trilocular,
superior. The placentation is
axile.
 Fruit: The fruit are schizocarpic.
 Seed: The seed is endospermic.
Reproductive
Characteristics
family Euphorbiaceae by Ramisha Sohail from Botany
  Dye: A red dye is obtained from
the surface of fruits of Mallotus
philippensis,Kirganelia reticulata
also yield a red dye.
  Rubber: Para rubber tree
(Hevea brasiliensis) is a major
source of natural rubber.
  Medicines: Emblica officinalis
are rich in Vitamin C used as
tonic .Used in traditional and
modern medicine for various
treatments . The milky juice of
Euphorbia neriifolia and castor oil
obtained from Riccinus communis
are used as purgative.
 . Ornamentals: Popular
ornamental plants like Manihot,
Jatropha are cultivated for their
ornamental value.
Economic
Importance
family Euphorbiaceae by Ramisha Sohail from Botany
Timber: Putranjiva
roxburghii,Sapium,Flugge
a microcarpa yield
valuable timber.
Oil: Ricinus communis is
used as lubricant. Oil from
seeds of Aleurites
molucanna and Sapium
sebiferum is used in soap
and candle industry.
Timber and oil:
Economic
Importance
р Provides food and
habitat for a wide range
of organisms.
р Some species are
adapted to harsh
environments and
contribute to soil
stabilization.
р Act as pioneer species in
ecological succession.
Ecological Role
family Euphorbiaceae by Ramisha Sohail from Botany
  Euphorbia: Includes
poinsettias and
succulents.
р Hevea: Source of natural
rubber.
р Ricinus: Known for
castor oil production.
р Manihot: Cassava, a
staple food crop.
р Acalypha: Includes
ornamental species like
Acalypha wilkesiana.
Notable Genera and
Species
family Euphorbiaceae by Ramisha Sohail from Botany
Floral
Diagram:
  Euphorbiaceae is a vital
plant family with diverse
characteristics and uses.
р Plays a significant role in
ecosystems and
economies worldwide.
р Conservation efforts are
crucial to protect its
diversity and sustain its
benefits.
Conclusion
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family Euphorbiaceae by Ramisha Sohail from Botany

  • 1. Name: Ramisha Sohail Roll No: 0241-Bs-Bot-22 Major: BS-Botany Semester: 05 Assignment Submitted To: Dr. Andleeb Topic: Family Euphorbiaceae Title: Plants systematics Govt. College of University Lahore.
  • 3. Division: Spermatophyta Sub Division:Angiospermae Class: Dicotyledons Sub class: Chlymadeae Series: Unisexuales Order: Euphorbiales Family: Euphorbiaceae Systematic Position
  • 4. Euphorbiaceae, also known as the spurge family, is a diverse plant family. р Includes approximately 283 genera and 7,300 species. р Found in tropical and subtropical regions, with some species in temperate zones. р Known for its economic, ecological, and ornamental importance. Distribution:
  • 6. Habit: Includes herbs, shrubs, and trees; some are succulent. . Roots: Tap and Branched . Stem: Herbicious,woody,erect and climbing. р Leaves: Alternate, opposite, or whorled; often with stipules. р Flowers: Usually unisexual and small, arranged in inflorescences called cyathia. рInfloresence: It may be racemose or cymose or sometimes complex. In euphorbia, the infloresence is peculiar but very characteristics known as cyathium. Vegetative Characteristics of Euphorbiaceae
  • 8. Perianth: Calyx or corolla are present e.g. Croton. The perianth consists of 4 to 5 petals. The calyx or corolla are consists of 4 to 5 sepals or petals. The aestivation is valvate or imbricate. Androecium: The no. of stamens from one to many. Usually as Many stamens are present as many perianth leaves. The anthers are dithecious. Gynoecium: Tricarpellary, Syncarpus,the ovary is trilocular, superior. The placentation is axile. Fruit: The fruit are schizocarpic. Seed: The seed is endospermic. Reproductive Characteristics
  • 10. Dye: A red dye is obtained from the surface of fruits of Mallotus philippensis,Kirganelia reticulata also yield a red dye. Rubber: Para rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) is a major source of natural rubber. Medicines: Emblica officinalis are rich in Vitamin C used as tonic .Used in traditional and modern medicine for various treatments . The milky juice of Euphorbia neriifolia and castor oil obtained from Riccinus communis are used as purgative. . Ornamentals: Popular ornamental plants like Manihot, Jatropha are cultivated for their ornamental value. Economic Importance
  • 12. Timber: Putranjiva roxburghii,Sapium,Flugge a microcarpa yield valuable timber. Oil: Ricinus communis is used as lubricant. Oil from seeds of Aleurites molucanna and Sapium sebiferum is used in soap and candle industry. Timber and oil:
  • 14. р Provides food and habitat for a wide range of organisms. р Some species are adapted to harsh environments and contribute to soil stabilization. р Act as pioneer species in ecological succession. Ecological Role
  • 16. Euphorbia: Includes poinsettias and succulents. р Hevea: Source of natural rubber. р Ricinus: Known for castor oil production. р Manihot: Cassava, a staple food crop. р Acalypha: Includes ornamental species like Acalypha wilkesiana. Notable Genera and Species
  • 19. Euphorbiaceae is a vital plant family with diverse characteristics and uses. р Plays a significant role in ecosystems and economies worldwide. р Conservation efforts are crucial to protect its diversity and sustain its benefits. Conclusion