Euphorbia mendezii
Mendez's Sandmat
Also known as: Chamaesyce barbicarina Millsp. +4 more
- Chamaesyce barbicarina Millsp.
- Chamaesyce dorsiventralis (Urb.) Millsp.
- Chamaesyce mendezii (Boiss.) Millsp.
- Euphorbia barbicarina (Millsp.) Standl.
- Euphorbia dorsiventralis Urb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Euphorbia mendezii (commonly known as Mendez's sandmat) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Originating in North America and South 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
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Belize, Cuba, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, 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)
Florida