Euphorbia tenax
Also known as: Arthrothamnus cymosus Klotzsch & Garcke +9 more
- Arthrothamnus cymosus Klotzsch & Garcke
- Arthrothamnus ecklonii Klotzsch & Garcke
- Arthrothamnus scopiformis Klotzsch & Garcke
- Euphorbia mixta N.E.Br.
- Euphorbia rhombifolia var. cymosa (Klotzsch & Garcke) N.E.Br.
- Euphorbia scopiformis (Klotzsch & Garcke) Boiss.
- Euphorbia serpiformis Boiss.
- Tirucalia mixta (N.E.Br.) P.V.Heath
- Tirucalia rhombifolia var. cymosa (Klotzsch) P.V.Heath, 1996
- Tirucalia tenax (Burch.) P.V.Heath
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a semisucculent subshrub or shrub.
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Euphorbia tenax is a succulent shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Originating 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)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces