Glabrous erect branched succulent, xerophytic tree or shrub up to 20 ft or 1.8–4.5 m high with jointed cylindrical or obscurely 5-angled branches. The fresh young leaves are simple, dark green in colour having leathery texture. The surface is glabrous with reticulate venation. Fruits are looking like capsule. Style 3-fid, stigmas slightly dilated and minutely toothed. The flowers are yellowish green in colour.

The latex of E. neriifolia is used in Ayurvedic formulations.

Flowering and Fruiting: December–May