Important Euphorbiaceae in cultivation

• rubber from Hevea brasiliensis -- rubber tree.

• Castor oil from Ricinus,

• tung oil from Vernicia

• Food: Manihot esculenta--cassava, tapioca, manioc

• Ornamentals: Poinsettia, many exotic succulents (equivalent to Old World cacti).

• Jumping beans

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