Euphorbia abdelkuri (Balf.f. 1884) Cylindrical stems, grayish-green and ashen in appearance, with a smooth or slightly rough surface; they may branch from the base and reach up to 1 meter in height. It lacks leaves. Its latex, as in almost all representatives of the genus, is white and toxic. The flowers are grouped into small cyathia, yellowish to greenish in color, which appear at the ends of the stems. It can withstand extremely arid conditions and poor soils. It camouflages perfectly in its natural environment and tolerates direct desert sunlight. More Information Etymology: Regarding Abd al Kuri Island, located in the Socotra archipelago, between Yemen and Somalia.Place of Origin: Endemic to Abd al Kuri Island.
Euphorbia bupleurifolia (Jacquin 1797) More Information Place of Origin: South Africa, Cape provinces and KwaZulu-Natal.
Euphorbia grandidens (Haw. 1825) Shrub-like plant, composed of cylindrical main stems with large spines that give it its name. It only has leaves during initial growth stages. The stems branch out, forming dense structures that become deciduous during dry seasons. Its flowers appear in small, yellowish cyathia located at the tips of the stems. It grows in rocky and arid terrain, adapting to direct sunlight and poor soils. Its appearance allows it to blend into its surroundings. More Information Etymology: It means large teeth, referring to its spines.Place of Origin: South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal region.
Euphorbia greenwayii (Bally & Carter 1974) More Information Etymology: Dedicated to Dr. Peter Greenway, the first collector of the species.Place of Origin: Tanzania, Africa.
Euphorbia tirucalli (L.1753) One of the most popular species among enthusiasts, easy to cultivate and resistant to almost any climate, but beware, its latex is extremely irritating, especially to mucous membranes and eyes. More Information