Euphorbia griseola Pax
subsp. mashonica L.C. Leach

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Synonyms:
Common names:	Mukondekonde (Shona) Umhlonhlwane (Ndebele)
Frequency:	Frequent
Status:	Native
Description:	Succulent shrub or often a distinct small tree, up to 3.5 m. This subspecies is particularly tree-like with a central stem or several trunk-like branches from the base. The plants are densely branched and rebranched. Spine shields are often joined to form a horny ridge along the angles. Flowers unisexual, yellow, solitary above the spines. Fruit a capsule, c. 5 mm, exserted on a recurved pedicel.
Notes:	See subsp. griseola for comparison.
Derivation of specific name:
Habitat:	Among granite rocks in Brachystegia woodland.
Altitude range: (metres)	Up to 1520 m
Flowering time:
Worldwide distribution:	Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe distribution:	N,C,E
Growth form(s):	Tree, shrub over 2 m, shrub under 2 m.
Endemic status:
Red data list status:	Lower Risk - least concern
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Images last updated:	Saturday 18 March 2006
Literature:	Burrows, J.E., Burrows, S.M., Lötter, M.C. & Schmidt, E. (2018). Trees and Shrubs Mozambique Publishing Print Matters (Pty), Cape Town. Page 453. (Includes a picture). Carter, S. & Leach, L.C. (2001). Euphorbiaceae: subfamily Euphorbioideae: tribe Euphorbieae Flora Zambesiaca 9(5) Pages 412 - 414. (Includes a picture). Drummond, R.B. (1975). A list of trees, shrubs and woody climbers indigenous or naturalised in Rhodesia. Kirkia 10(1) Page 253.

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Flora of Malawi: Euphorbia griseola subsp. mashonica
Flora of Mozambique: Euphorbia griseola subsp. mashonica
Flora of Zambia: Euphorbia griseola subsp. mashonica
Flora of Zimbabwe: cultivated Euphorbia griseola subsp. mashonica

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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Euphorbia griseola
African Plant Database: Euphorbia griseola
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EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Euphorbia griseola
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Flora Zambesiaca web site: Euphorbia griseola
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IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Euphorbia griseola
Ispot Southern Africa: Euphorbia griseola
JSTOR Plant Science: Euphorbia griseola
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Euphorbia griseola
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Euphorbia griseola
The Plant List (version 1.1): Euphorbia griseola
Tropicos: Euphorbia griseola