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Euphorbia ingens
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Chithora Rd to Himalayas
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Hot Springs
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Lay-by Birchenough Bridge to Masvingo road near Nyika
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Path from entrance gate to Great Enclosure, Great Zimbabwe
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| Synonyms: | |
| Common names: | Candelabra tree (English) Mugonde (Shona) Muhonde (Shona) Mukonde (Shona) Umhlonho (Ndebele) |
| Frequency: | Common |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Massive tree-size succulent, up to 10 m. The ridges of the branches are set with short spines, the inflorescences are situated at the top of the vertical branches, the flowers small and yellow. |
| Notes: | As with many species of Euphorbia, the milky latex is poisonous and highly irritant to skin. When coming into contact with the eyes, it may cause temporary blindness. |
| Derivation of specific name: | ingens: huge |
| Habitat: | Occurring in open woodland, often associated with rocky outcrops and termite mounds. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | Up to 1670 m |
| Flowering time: | Apr - Aug |
| Worldwide distribution: | E Angola, FZ area, South Africa and Swaziland |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | N,W,C,E,S |
| Growth form: | T |
| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects (whose larvae eat this species): | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Content last updated: | Wednesday 18 October 2006 |
| Literature: |
Drummond, R.B. (1981). Common Trees of the Central Watershed Woodlands of Zimbabwe. Natural Resources Board, Harare. Pages 114 - 115. (Includes a picture). |
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Flora of Zimbabwe: cultivated Euphorbia ingens pageFlora of Mozambique: Euphorbia ingens
African Plant Database: Euphorbia ingens
Biodiversity Explorer (Biodiversity of southern Africa): Euphorbia ingens
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Euphorbia ingens
ePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): Euphorbia ingens
Flora Zambesiaca web site: Euphorbia ingens
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GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) taxonomy for plants report for Euphorbia ingens
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Euphorbia ingens
JSTOR Plant Science: Euphorbia ingens
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Euphorbia ingens
Tropicos: Euphorbia ingens
West African Plants database: Euphorbia ingens
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