Euphorbia namibensis Marloth

Species

Angiosperms > Malpighiales > Euphorbiaceae > Euphorbia

Characteristics

A perennial monoecious plant. It grows 0.2-0.3m high.
Life form perennial
Growth form -
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention
Sexuality monoecy
Pollination -
Spread -
Mature width (meter) -
Mature height (meter) 0.2 - 0.3
Root system -
Rooting depth (meter) -
Root diameter (meter) -
Flower color -
Blooming months -
Fruit color -
Fruiting months -
Nitrogen fixer -
Photosynthetic pathway -

Environment

Found in sparse cover desert, calcrete, gentle slope in full sun, and in sand. Also observed on flat areas in other parts of the Sperrgebiet. Found at elevations from 1,000-1,300 metres.
Light -
Soil humidity -
Soil texture -
Soil acidity -
Soil nutriment -
Hardiness (USDA) -

Usage

Uses animal food medicinal
Edible -
Therapeutic use -
Human toxicity -
Animal toxicity -

Cultivation

Can be grown by seedlings. Seeds needs soaking.
Mode seedlings
Germination duration (days) 10 - 15
Germination temperacture (C°) 21 - 26
Germination luminosity -
Germination treatment soaking
Minimum temperature (C°) -
Optimum temperature (C°) -
Size -
Vigor -
Productivity -

Distribution

Euphorbia namibensis world distribution map, present in Botswana and Namibia

Conservation status

Euphorbia namibensis threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:347458-1
WFO ID wfo-0000963517
COL ID 3CPVH
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID -
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Synonyms

Euphorbia argillicola Euphorbia namibensis Euphorbia orabensis