The castor oil plant, is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. It is the sole species in themonotypic genus, Ricinus, and subtribe, Ricininae. The evolution of castor and its relation to other species are currently being studied using modern genetic tools. It reproduces with a mixed pollination system which favor selfing by geitonogamy but at the same time can be an out-crosser by anemophily or entomophily. Its seed is the castor bean, which, despite its name, is not a true bean. Castor is indigenous to the southeastern Mediterranean Basin,Eastern Africa, and India, but is well-known throughout tropical regions (and widely grown elsewhere as an ornamental plant).
Uses Of Castor Bean Seed
The Castor oil expels worms from the body, after other suitable remedies have been given. When applied externally, Castor oil eases cutaneous complaints such as ringworms, itch and leprosy.                          

The castor oil plant, is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. It is the sole species in themonotypic genus, Ricinus, and subtribe, Ricininae. The evolution of castor and its relation to other species are currently being studied using modern genetic tools. It reproduces with a mixed pollination system which favor selfing by geitonogamy but at the same time can be an out-crosser by anemophily or entomophily. Its seed is the castor bean, which, despite its name, is not a true bean. Castor is indigenous to the southeastern Mediterranean Basin,Eastern Africa, and India, but is well-known throughout tropical regions (and widely grown elsewhere as an ornamental plant).
Uses Of Castor Bean Seed
The Castor oil expels worms from the body, after other suitable remedies have been given. When applied externally, Castor oil eases cutaneous complaints such as ringworms, itch and leprosy.