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| Synonyms: |
Euphorbia geniculata Ortega Poinsettia heterophylla (L.) Klotzsch & Garcke |
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| Common names: | Mexican fire plant (E) Painted Euphorbia (E) | |
| Frequency: | Common | |
| Status: | Introduced | |
| Description: |
Erect annual, up to 60 cm. | |
| Notes: |
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| Derivation of specific name: | With differently-shaped leaves (see note below) | |
| Habitat: | Disturbed places | |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1500 m | |
| Flowering time: | Nov - Mar | |
| Worldwide distribution: | Pantropical weed, originating from C America. | |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | NWCES | |
| Growth form: | A | |
| Insects (whose larvae eat this species): | ||
| Literature: |
Drummond, R.B. (1984). Arable Weeds of Zimbabwe Agricultural Research Trust of Zimbabwe, Harare Pages 48 - 49. (Includes a picture). |
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| Endemic status: | ||
| Red data list status: | ||
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species | |
| Content last updated: | Monday 25 May 2009 |
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