Euphorbia clava
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Euphorbia clava Jacq. |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Dilleniidae Superordo: Euphorbianae Ordo: Euphorbiales |
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Euphorbia clava is a shrub.
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[edit] Naming
Euphorbia clava was described in 1784 by Nicolaus Joseph von Jacquin. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
Euphorbia clava is a species in the genus Euphorbia (milkweed) which contains 1603 species and belongs to the family of the Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
The shrubs grow to a height of approximately 1,5 meters.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Euphorbia clava has simple leaves. The leaves are arranged in whorls. They are linear with entire margins.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are cyathia and pale green. The plants bloom from February to April. The flowers are arranged in cymes.
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[edit] Distribution
Euphorbia clava is native to South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland. It is a protected species according to the Washington Convention.
[edit] Cultivation
Euphorbia clava can withstand temperatures down to -12,2º C.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Euphorbia clava is poisonous.
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Euphorbia clava
[edit] History
[edit] Euphorbia clava in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] 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
[edit] Footnotes
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