Euphorbia bourgeana

Euphorbia bourgeana
Euphorbia bourgeana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Subtribe: Euphorbiinae
Genus: Euphorbia
Species: E. bourgeana
Binomial name
Euphorbia bourgeana
J.Gay ex Boiss.

Euphorbia bourgeana, also sometimes called the Tree Euphorbia,[1] is a species of spurge native to La Gomera in the Canary Islands.[2][3]

Description

It can grow to a height of 6–10 feet (1.82-3.04 metres), but if potted, it can be kept relatively small.[1][3]

The plant grows well in USDA zones 9b-11.[1]

Like many Euphorbias, parts of the plants are poisonous if ingested.[4]

Synonyms

References

  1. 1 2 3 Annie's Annuals: Tree Euphorbia
  2. Desert Tropicals: Euphorbia lambii
  3. 1 2 Daniel's Specialty Nursery: Euphorbia
  4. "Euphorbia bourgeana". IUCN Redlist. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  5. "Synonyms of Euphorbia bourgeana". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved February 24, 2012.
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