Euphorbia tithymaloides subsp. tithymaloides
Pedilanthus, Redbird Flower
Also known as: Crepidaria carinata (Donn) Haw. +17 more
- Crepidaria carinata (Donn) Haw.
- Crepidaria myrtifolia (L.) Haw.
- Crepidaria subcarinata Haw.
- Euphorbia carinata Donn
- Euphorbia myrtifolia (L.) Lam.
- Euphorbia tithymaloides var. myrtifolia L.
- Pedilanthus campester Brandegee
- Pedilanthus camporum Standl. & Steyerm.
- Pedilanthus canaliculatus (G.Lodd.) Sweet
- Pedilanthus carinatus (Donn) Spreng.
- Pedilanthus deamii Millsp.
- Pedilanthus fendleri Boiss.
- Pedilanthus gritensis Zahlbr.
- Pedilanthus houlletii Baill.
- Pedilanthus ierensis Britton
- Pedilanthus myrsifolius (L.) Raf.
- Pedilanthus myrtifolius (L.) Link
- Pedilanthus petraeus Brandegee
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Euphorbia tithymaloides subsp. tithymaloides (commonly known as Pedilanthus or Redbird Flower) is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Originating in Tropical Asia, North America, and South America, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Euphorbia tithymaloides, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Indian Subcontinent, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Brazil North, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Southwest Caribbean, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Andaman Is., Caroline Is., Cayman Is., Chad, Chagos Archipelago, Comoros, French Guiana, Gambia, The, Gilbert Is., Marianas, Marshall Is., Vanuatu, Wake I.
Base Species & Variations