Thevetia peruviana (Pers.) K.Schum. in Engl. & Prantl Nat.
Pflanzenfam. [Engler & Prantl] 4, Abt. 2: 159. 1895

Syn: Cerbera peruviana Pers.

Note: It contains a milky sap containing a compound called thevetin
that is used as a heart stimulant but in its natural form is extremely
poisonous, as are all parts of the plants, especially the seeds.

Regards
Pankaj


On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 6:12 PM, Balkar Arya <[email protected]> wrote:
> Very Good Collection Satish Ji Gurcharan Ji
> Thanks for sharing
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> Dr Balkar Singh
> Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology
> Arya P G College, Panipat
> Haryana-132103
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Greater Kailash Sacred Landscape Project
Department of Habitat Ecology
Wildlife Institute of India
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