Euphorbia cotinifolia subsp. cotinoides
Also known as: Aklema scotanum (Schltdl.) Millsp. +13 more
- Aklema scotanum (Schltdl.) Millsp.
- Aklema yavalquahuitl (Schltdl.) Millsp.
- Alectoroctonum caracasanum Klotzsch & Garcke
- Alectoroctonum cotinoides (Miq.) Klotzsch & Garcke
- Alectoroctonum riedelianum Klotzsch & Garcke
- Alectoroctonum scotanum Schltdl.
- Alectoroctonum willdenowii Klotzsch & Garcke
- Alectoroctonum yavalquahuitl Schltdl.
- Euphorbia caracasana (Klotzsch & Garcke) Boiss.
- Euphorbia cotinoides Miq.
- Euphorbia cotinoides var. riedeliana (Klotzsch & Garcke) Müll.Arg.
- Euphorbia cotinoides var. verrucosa Boiss.
- Euphorbia scotanum Schltdl.
- Euphorbia scotanum var. yavalquahuitl Boiss.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Indigenous to North America and South America, Euphorbia cotinifolia subsp. cotinoides is a shrub or tree belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Euphorbia cotinifolia, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Southwest Caribbean, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela
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)
Bangladesh, Benin, Canary Is., Cayman Is., China Southeast, Comoros, Dominican Republic, Hainan, India, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Taiwan, Tunisia, Windward Is.
Base Species & Variations