Ricinus communis (Castor bean) | BCH-ORGA-SCBD-114273 | Organism | Biosafety Clearing-House

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Organism (ORGA)
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last updated: 08 Feb 2019
Organism information
Ricinus communis
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Spermatophyta (subphylum: Angiospermae)
Class Dicotyledonae
Order Euphorbiales
Family Euphorbiaceae
Genus Ricinus
Species Ricinus communis
  • Castor bean
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Ornamentals
Characteristics related to biosafety
Southeastern Mediterranean basin, Eastern Africa, and India
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Subtropical and tropical regions
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Ricinus communis is found in the drier areas of many tropical and subtropical regions.
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The seeds of Ricinus communis are highly poisonous (contain ricin).
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  • Biofuel
  • Ornamental
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Other (Industrial oil and lubricant)
Additional Information
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