*Euphorbia tirucalli Linnaeus. Subgenus: Euphorbia. Section: Tirucalli. Common name: Pencil Tree. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Disturbed areas, spread from horticultural use. Distribution: Native of sub-Saharan Africa.
Origin/Endemic status: Subsaharan Africa
Synonymy ⓘ: = Bah, Fl2, FNA12, K4, WH3. Basionym: Euphorbia tirucalli L. 1753
Links to other floras: = Euphorbia tirucalli - FNA12
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
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Horticultural Information
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