Euphorbia cattimandoo
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Euphorbia cattimandoo is a species of the genus spurge ( Euphorbia ) in the family of Euphorbiaceae (Euphorbiaceae).
description
The succulent Euphorbia cattimandoo forms richly branched trees up to 4.5 meters high and a round crown. The trunk is up to 1 meter long. The distinctly pentagonal branches have protruding, bulged teeth on the edges. Thorns about 5 millimeters long are formed. The obovate leaves are about 3 inches long and 1.5 inches wide. They are sedentary and ephemeral.
The inflorescence consists of one to two-fold bifurcated cymen , which stand on stems about 5 millimeters long. The elliptical nectar glands butt against each other. The clearly lobed fruit stands on a far protruding and bent back stem. Nothing is known about the seeds.
Distribution and systematics
Euphorbia cattimandoo is common in the coastal areas in eastern India .
The species was first described in 1853 by Walter Elliot .
swell
- Urs Eggli (ed.): Succulent lexicon. Dicotyledons (dicotyledons) . Eugen Ulmer, Stuttgart 2002, ISBN 3-8001-3915-4 , pp. 128-129 .
Individual evidence
Web links
- Information and more photos about the species at euphorbia.de