Shrub of 3-6 m of height with abundant latex.  The ramifications  are from the base of the tree. The young branches are green cylindric  and fleshy. The leaves are simple, alternate and fleshy. The central nervure are often red tinted. Axillary  cymose Inflorescence of umbel form made up of  cyathiums.

The milky latex is irritant to the skin. The dried leaves powdered is applied to the cuts made in the skin to relieve pain in cases of  severe backache, or swelling of joints,or the burned ash may be taken to cure sor throat. The milky latex can be  applied to swelling on cattle to soften the boils , and hence release  the pus.