Stamens 1-many, distinct or variously connate. Fruit a schizocarpic capsule, drupe, berry, legume-like pod or samara. Various economic uses are present in the Euphorbiaceae. The family is a source of chemicals. Euphorbia and relative produce latex.
Rubber is produced from the latex of Hevea .
Tung oil is extracted from species of Aleurites. Shrubs, woody vines, or trees. Leaves alternate, simple to pinnate or trifoliate, estipulate. Plants monoecious, dioecious, polygamous, or synoecious. Flowers perfect or imperfect, regular.