Euphorbia calyculata
Chupire, Tencuante
Also known as: Euphorbiodendron calyculatum (Kunth) Millsp. +1 more
- Euphorbiodendron calyculatum (Kunth) Millsp.
- Tithymalus calyculatus (Kunth) Klotzsch & Garcke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Euphorbia calyculata (commonly known as Chupire or Tencuante) is a tree belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Euphorbia is notably large, comprising more than 2100 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest