Euphorbia milii
Christ's Plant, Christ's Thorn
Other regional names: Christ Plant +3 more
- Christ Plant
- Christ Thorn
- Christplant
- Crown Of Thorns
Also known as: Euphorbia bojeri Hook. +15 more
- Euphorbia bojeri Hook.
- Euphorbia bojeri var. mucronulata Ram.Goyena
- Euphorbia breonii Nois.
- Euphorbia milii f. lutea Leandri
- Euphorbia milii subsp. breonii (Nois.) Ursch & Leandri
- Euphorbia milii var. breonii (Nois.) Ursch & Leandri
- Euphorbia milii var. imperatae Ursch & Leandri
- Euphorbia milii var. milii
- Euphorbia milii var. tananarivae Leandri
- Euphorbia splendens subsp. bojeri (Hook.) Denis
- Euphorbia splendens subsp. breonii (Nois.) Leandri
- Euphorbia splendens var. bojeri (Hook.) Costantin & Gallaud
- Euphorbia splendens var. bojeri (Hook.) Leandri
- Euphorbia splendens var. tananarivae Leandri
- Sterigmanthe bojeri (Hook.) Klotzsch & Garcke
- Tumalis bojeri (Hook.) Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a semisucculent subshrub or shrub.
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Euphorbia milii (commonly known as Christ's-plant or Christ's-thorn) is a succulent shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is part of the broad Euphorbia genus, encompassing over 2100 species globally.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Madagascar
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Assam, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Cayman Is., China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Comoros, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Gambia, The, Hainan, Haiti, India, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, Trinidad-Tobago