Euphorbia excelsa A.C.White, R.A.Dyer & B.Sloane

Species

Angiosperms > Malpighiales > Euphorbiaceae > Euphorbia

Characteristics

Spiny, succulent tree, up to 10 m high. Branches ascending, angles becoming obsolete with age. Spine shields united into continuous horny margin which becomes dark brown. Peduncles almost obsolete with 4 very short, broad bracts subtending cyme. Flowers yellow.
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Growth form tree
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality monoecy
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Mature height (meter) 10.0
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Environment

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Soil humidity 1-3
Soil texture 7-8
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Cultivation

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Germination duration (days) 10 - 15
Germination temperacture (C°) 21 - 26
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Germination treatment soaking
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Images

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Distribution

Euphorbia excelsa world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:346466-1
WFO ID wfo-0000962017
COL ID 3CNS9
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Synonyms

Euphorbia excelsa