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Spiny succulent dwarf shrublet up to 15 cm high with densely tufted branches forming compact clumps. |
| Notes: | Only recorded from the southern part of the Central Watershed in the Masvingo area. Possibly threatened by collectors and mining activities but not listed. Very similar to E. acervata. |
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| Habitat: | On granite domes, in rock crevices and in the margins of outcrops on decomposed granite. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1100 - 1400 m |
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| Zimbabwe distribution: | S |
| Growth form(s): | Shrub under 2 m. |
| Endemic status: | Endemic |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Carter, S. & Leach, L.C. (2001). Euphorbiaceae: subfamily Euphorbioideae: tribe Euphorbieae Flora Zambesiaca 9(5) Pages 427 - 429. Mapaura, A. (2002). Endemic Plant Species of Zimbabwe. Kirkia 18(1) Page 139. Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 41. |
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