Euphorbia abyssinica
Abyssinian Spurge, Desert Candle
Also known as: Euphorbia abyssinica var. erythraeae A.Berger +12 more
- Euphorbia abyssinica var. erythraeae A.Berger
- Euphorbia abyssinica var. tetragona Schweinf.
- Euphorbia acrurensis N.E.Br.
- Euphorbia aethiopum Croizat
- Euphorbia controversa N.E.Br.
- Euphorbia disclusa N.E.Br.
- Euphorbia erythraeae (Berger) N.E.Br.
- Euphorbia grandis Lem.
- Euphorbia neglecta N.E.Br.
- Euphorbia neutra A.Berger
- Euphorbia obovalifolia A.Rich.
- Euphorbia officinarum var. kolquall Willd.
- Euphorbia richardiana Baill.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent tree.
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Euphorbia abyssinica (commonly known as Abyssinian spurge or Desert-Candle) is a succulent tree within the Euphorbiaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Baleares