Euphorbia cuphosperma
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Euphorbia cuphosperma (Engelm.) Boiss. |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Dilleniidae Superordo: Euphorbianae Ordo: Euphorbiales |
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Euphorbia cuphosperma belongs to the group of annual and biennial plants.
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Naming
Euphorbia cuphosperma was already described and the name validly published by Georg Engelmann. It was not until 1862, however, that Pierre Edmond Boissier reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.
Taxonomy
Euphorbia cuphosperma is a species in the genus Euphorbia (milkweed) which contains 1603 species and belongs to the family of the Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family).
Characteristics
Growth
The plants grow to a height of approximately 0,2 meters.
Wood and Bark
Leaves
Euphorbia cuphosperma has simple leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are lanceolate with entire margins.
Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are cyathia and white. The flowers are arranged in cymes.
Root System
Distribution
Cultivation
Uses
Maintenance
Varities and Cultivars
Poisonousness
Euphorbia cuphosperma is poisonous.
Please read the health issues note!
Pests and Diseases
Man and Euphorbia cuphosperma
History
Euphorbia cuphosperma in art
Symbolism
Superstition
See also
References
Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
Footnotes
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