Euphorbia splendens Bojer ex Hook
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Description
Euphorbia splendens is a thorny succulent shrub, usually 0.5–2 m tall, with a highly branched, upright growth habit. The stems are thick, fleshy, grey-green, and covered with prominent paired spines derived from modified branches. When injured, stems produce abundant white milky latex. Leaves are simple, alternate, obovate to elliptic, usually 2–5 cm long, soft-textured, and concentrated near young branches. Older stems often become leafless due to drought adaptation. Flowers are small, unisexual, and arranged in cyathia surrounded by colourful bracts that may be red, pink, yellow, or orange. Fruits are small, three-lobed capsules containing three seeds.
Diagnostic Characters
Distribution
Native range: Native to Madagascar. Cultivated worldwide in Tropical regions, Dry gardens, Indoor collections.
In Pakistan: Common ornamental plant in Gardens, Parks, University campuses, Nurseries.
Phenology
Ethnobotany & Uses
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Taxonomic Notes
Euphorbia splendens is commonly treated under the name Euphorbia milii. It belongs to the succulent group of Euphorbia and is easily recognized by Thorny stems, Succulent branches, Colourful cyathia, UniFlora Field Recognition Tip 🌿. Look for 🌵 Thorny succulent shrub, 🍃 Small leaves on young branches.