Euphorbia ingens — Details

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Description

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Massive tree-size succulent, up to 10 m. The ridges of the branches are set with short spines, the inflorescences are situated at the top of the vertical branches, the flowers small and yellow.
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Derivation of specific name

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Distribution

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Euphorbia candelabrum Tremaut ex Kotschy:
Sudan (Africa & Madagascar)

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Localities documented in Tropicos sources

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Euphorbia ingens E. Mey. ex Boiss.:
South Africa (Africa & Madagascar)

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  • Gibbs Russell, G. E., W. G. Welman, E. Reitief, K. L. Immelman, G. Germishuizen, B. J. Pienaar, M. v. Wyk & A. Nicholas. 1987. List of species of southern African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. S. Africa 2(1–2): 1–152(pt. 1), 1–270(pt. 2).   http://www.tropicos.org/Reference/1371 External link.
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Worldwide distribution

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E Angola, FZ area, South Africa and Swaziland
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Ecology

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Euphorbia ingens

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Euphorbia ingens is a species of plant in the genus Euphorbia and the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to dry areas of southern Africa. It is popularly known as the "Candelabra Tree", and its milky latex can be extremely poisonous, and a dangerous irritant.

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