Euphorbia conspicua
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Euphorbia conspicua is a species of the genus spurge ( Euphorbia ) in the family of Euphorbiaceae (Euphorbiaceae).
description
The succulent Euphorbia conspicua forms unevenly branched trees up to 15 meters high, the trunk of which reaches a diameter of up to 75 centimeters. The branches, which are up to 1 meter long, are spread out in clusters at the end and are unbranched. The triangular branches are up to 7 centimeters thick and are divided into elongated sections up to 45 centimeters in length by constrictions. The winged edges are provided with bulging teeth, 4 centimeters apart. The elongated thorn shields stand individually. Thorns up to 6 millimeters in length and very small stipule spines are formed. The roughly egg-shaped and short-lived leaves are up to 5.5 inches long and 2 inches wide.
The inflorescence consists of one to three simple cymes , which are in a horizontal line and are about purple in color. They are stalked up to 15 millimeters long. The cyathia reach about 8.5 millimeters in diameter. The elliptical nectar glands are colored red and butt against each other. The ovary is surrounded by a three-lobed flower cover. The very clearly lobed fruit is shortened, purple in color and about 9 millimeters long and 15 millimeters wide. It stands on a slightly curved handle up to 10 millimeters long. The almost spherical seed is about 3.25 millimeters in size and has a smooth surface.
Distribution and systematics
Euphorbia conspicua is common in north-western Angola near the coast in forest areas.
The species was first described in 1912 by Nicholas Edward Brown . Synonyms for this species are Euphorbia candelabrum Welw. (1855) and Euphorbia candelabrum Welw. ex Hiern (1900).
swell
- Urs Eggli (ed.): Succulent lexicon. Dicotyledons (dicotyledons) . Eugen Ulmer, Stuttgart 2002, ISBN 3-8001-3915-4 , pp. 132 .
Individual evidence
Web links
- Location photos of the species at African plants - A Photo Guide