Euphorbia gossypina
Also known as: Tirucalia gossypina (Pax) P.V.Heath
- Tirucalia gossypina (Pax) P.V.Heath
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a semisucculent shrub.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Euphorbia gossypina is a succulent shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms