Euphorbia splendens
Also known as: Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Bojer ex Hook.) Ursch & Leandri +3 more
- Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Bojer ex Hook.) Ursch & Leandri
- Lacanthis splendens (Bojer ex Hook.) Raf.
- Sterigmanthe splendens (Bojer ex Hook.) Klotzsch & Garcke
- Tithymalus splendens (Bojer ex Hook.) M.Gómez
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a semisucculent subshrub or shrub.
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Euphorbia splendens is a succulent shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Euphorbia is notably large, comprising more than 2100 species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Madagascar
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)
Bolivia, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, India, Leeward Is., Marianas, Marshall Is., Mexico Central, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Tunisia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms