Family: EuphorbiaceaeArmed, succulant trees. Branchlets 3 winged, jointed,Flowers in cyathum, in axilary terminal dichasial cymes.It is one of the dominant elements in scrub jungles, Aggressive coloniser in rocky, barren rocks. Distribution: India, MoluccasPhotographed at Eastern ghats of Nellore district. Local name: Bonthajemudu.