Shirakiopsis indica

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
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Malpighiales
Family:	Euphorbiaceae
Genus:	Shirakiopsis
Species:	S. indica
Binomial name
Shirakiopsis indica (Willd.) Esser
Synonyms[2]
Excoecaria diversifolia (Miq.) Müll.Arg. Excoecaria indica (Willd.) Müll.Arg. Sapium bingerium Roxb. ex Willd. Sapium diversifolium (Miq.) Pax Sapium hurmais Buch.-Ham. Sapium indicum Willd. Shirakia indica (Willd.) Hurus. Stillingia diversifolia Miq. Stillingia indica (Willd.) Oken

References

1. 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.
2. "Shirakiopsis indica". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanical Gardens Kew. Retrieved 2018-11-22.
3. "EXCOECARIA INDICA (Willd.) Muell.-Arg". www.mpbd.info. Retrieved 23 July 2018.