Euphorbia resinifera
African Spurge, Resin Spurge
Also known as: Euphorbia resinifera var. chlarosoma Croizat +4 more
- Euphorbia resinifera var. chlarosoma Croizat
- Euphorbia resinifera var. chlorosoma Croizat
- Euphorbia resinifera var. typica Croizat
- Tithymalus resinifer (O.Berg) H.Karst.
- Tithymalus resiniferus (O.Berg) H.Karst.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub or shrub.
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Euphorbia resinifera (commonly known as African spurge or Resin Spurge) is a succulent shrub within the Euphorbiaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Morocco
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)
Spain