Euphorbia fulgens
Scarlet Plume
Also known as: Euphorbia jacquiniiflora Hook. +2 more
- Euphorbia jacquiniiflora Hook.
- Euphorbia jacquiniiflora Neumann
- Trichosterigma fulgens (Karw. ex Klotzsch) Klotzsch & Garcke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Euphorbia fulgens (commonly known as Scarlet-Plume) is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Naturally occurring in 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
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Southwest
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)
Zambia, Zimbabwe