Ricinus communis, the castor bean [1] or castor oil plant, [2] is a species of perennial flowering plant in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. It is the sole species in the monotypic genus , Ricinus , and subtribe , Ricininae .

5 days ago · castor-oil plant, (Ricinus communis), large plant of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae), grown commercially for the pharmaceutical and industrial uses of its oil and for use in landscaping. Probably native to tropical Africa, the castor-oil plant has become naturalized throughout warm areas of the world.

Castor Bean is an exotic ornamental, semi-woody, fast-growing, large shrub or small tree that is extremely toxic to humans. It can be fatal if only a few seeds are ingested and also causes …

With oversized, tropical-looking leaves and bizarre seed pods, castor bean is an exotic addition to the ornamental garden. The only member of the genus, Ricinus communis is in the Spurge Family (Euphorbiaceae).

Ricinus communis, commonly known as Castor Bean or Castor Oil Plant, is a fast-growing, visually striking plant renowned for its dramatic foliage, colorful stems, and large, showy seed pods.

It is a shrub or tree and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome. It is has environmental uses and social uses, as animal food, a poison and a medicine and for fuel and food. Kenya. Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia.

May 18, 2015 · Castor oil is a vegetable oil derived from the Ricinus communis plant, which is common in the Eastern areas of the world. Although castor oil is primarily known for its laxative properties, it has been reported to have additional benefits, such as aiding uterine contraction, lipid metabolism, and antimicrobial activity. Despite its traditional use, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ...

Ricinus communis (castor) is an oilseed crop belonging to family Euphorbiaceae, which includes some other important energy plants such as cassava (Manihot esculenta), rubber tree (Heveabra siliensis) and physic nut (Jatropha curcas).

Jul 1, 2014 · R. communis is a fast-growing shrub or small tree which is a highly prolific and precocious producer of toxic seeds, very adaptable to different environments and has been widely distributed by man.

Ricinus communis. castor oil plant. An erect, branching shrub to 1.5m when grown as an annual, with very deeply 5- to 12-lobed, glossy, green, red or bronze leaves to 30cm long, held on red stems. Insignificant yellow flowers are produced in summer; these are followed by bright red, spherical, spiky seed capsules