Elaeophorbia
Elaeophorbia
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species Euphorbiaceae
Morphological Summary
Genus of arborescent succulent plants in the family Euphorbiaceae, subfamily Euphorbioideae. Species are large succulent trees or shrubs with highly caustic white latex and characteristic cyathia. Closely related to Euphorbia, distinguished by their fleshy drupaceous fruits and imposing tree habit.
Distribution Tropical West and Central Africa, mainly in the Guinea belt, Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon and the Congo Basin. Inhabits tropical humid forests, forest margins and wooded savannas.
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ToxicRare in Cultivation
Elaeophorbia drupifera
Drupe-Fruited Elaeophorbia
Specimen ID RN-ELPHA-00003
Origin África occidental y central (Ghana, Nigeria, Camerún, Congo)
Type species
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DocumentedSucculentTree
Elaeophorbia drupifera (Thonn.) Stapf
African Tree Euphorbia
Specimen ID RN-ELPHA-00001
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ToxicRare in Cultivation
Elaeophorbia grandifolia
Large-Leaved Elaeophorbia
Specimen ID RN-ELPHA-00004
Origin África tropical occidental
Type species
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DocumentedSucculentTree
Elaeophorbia neriifolia (L.) A.Chev.
Oleander-leaved Tree Euphorbia
Specimen ID RN-ELPHA-00002
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