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Euphorbia heterophylla
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Twentydales Ext, Epworth, Harare
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La Rochelle, kopje behind hotel
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| Synonyms: |
Euphorbia geniculata Ortega Poinsettia heterophylla (L.) Klotzsch & Garcke |
| Common names: | Mexican fire plant (English) Painted Euphorbia (English) |
| Frequency: | Common |
| Status: | Introduced |
| Description: |
Erect annual, up to 60 cm. |
| Notes: |
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| Derivation of specific name: | heterophylla: with differently-shaped leaves (see note above) |
| Habitat: | Disturbed places |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1500 m |
| Flowering time: | Nov - Mar |
| Worldwide distribution: | Pantropical weed, originating from Central America. |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | N,W,C,E,S |
| Growth form: | A |
| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects (whose larvae eat this species): | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Content last updated: | Monday 25 May 2009 |
| Literature: |
Drummond, R.B. (1984). Arable Weeds of Zimbabwe Agricultural Research Trust of Zimbabwe, Harare Pages 48 - 49. (Includes a picture). Pickering, H. & Roe, E. (2009). Wild Flowers of the Victoria Falls Area Helen Pickering, London Page 62. (Includes a picture). |
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Flora of Mozambique: Euphorbia heterophyllaAfrican Plant Database: Euphorbia heterophylla
Biodiversity Explorer (Biodiversity of southern Africa): Euphorbia heterophylla
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Euphorbia heterophylla
ePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): Euphorbia heterophylla
Flora Zambesiaca web site: Euphorbia heterophylla
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GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) taxonomy for plants report for Euphorbia heterophylla
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Euphorbia heterophylla
JSTOR Plant Science: Euphorbia heterophylla
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Euphorbia heterophylla
Tropicos: Euphorbia heterophylla
West African Plants database: Euphorbia heterophylla
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