Chiropetalum

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Chiropetalum cupreum
Chiropetalum griseum
Chiropetalum patagonicum
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Chiropetalum is a plant genus of the family Euphorbiaceae. It comprises 25 species, found from Mexico to South America.

Synonyms

This genus is also known as:

• Aonikena Speg.
• Desfontaena Vell.
• Desfontaina Steud.
• Desfontainea Rchb.