Euphorbia triaculeata
Also known as: Euphorbia faurotii Franch. +2 more
- Euphorbia faurotii Franch.
- Euphorbia infesta Pax
- Euphorbia triacantha Ehrenb. ex Boiss.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a semisucculent subshrub.
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Euphorbia triaculeata is a succulent shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Originating in Africa and Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. The genus Euphorbia is notably large, comprising more than 2100 species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Djibouti, Eritrea, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Yemen