Thevetia peruviana is a small ornamental tree which grows to about 1.5 - 2.3 m high. The leaves are spirally arranged, linear and about 13-15 cm in length (Samal et al. 1992).
Flowers are bright yellow and funnel-shaped with 5 petals spirally twisted. The fruits are somewhat globular, slightly fleshy and have a diameter of 4-5 cm. The fruits, which are green in colour, become black on ripening. Each fruit contains a nut which is longitudinally and transversely divided. All parts of the plant contain the milky juice.
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