Euphorbiaceae Fortnight : Euphorbia neriifolia, L. <=> Indian Spurge Tree - Thor - Bangalore - RA

[raman]

Indian Spurge Tree is a succulent plant with twisting columnar branches. It is often mistaken for a cactus. Leaves come out in the late summer/ fall. Flowers are small, yellow, like small buttons, alternating with the thorns, all along the stem, arranged spirally. This plant is native to India.

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Raman

[J.M. Garg]

I think it should be Euphorbia nivulia as per keys, images and details herein.

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[Nambiyath Balakrishnan]

Yes. This is Euphorbia nivulia Buch.-Ham., as the branchlets are terete and not angular as in E. neriifolia L.

Balakrishnan

24-09-2019

[J.M. Garg]

Thanks a lot, Balakrishnan ji.

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