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Useful Tropical Plants

Euphorbia antso

Denis

Euphorbiaceae

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Common Name:

Euphorbia antso
Leaves
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General Information

Euphorbia antso is a deciduous, succulent, strongly branched shrub or small tree; it can grow up to 15 metres tall. All parts of the plant contain a copious latex[
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The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and for starting fires. It is sold on the internet as it has some ornamental value[
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The plant is relatively common in its area of distribution, although it is becoming less common in the coastal region due to habitat destruction by fire and constant clearing for charcoal burning. There are no signs of genetic erosion[
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Known Hazards

The latex is toxic and caustic. It is used to poison rodents[
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Botanical References


Range

Africa - southwestern Madagascar,

Habitat

Deciduous forest and thickets, from sea-level up to 500 metres[
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Properties

Conservation StatusLeast Concern
Medicinal Rating *  *
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HabitDeciduous Tree
Height5.00 m
Cultivation StatusOrnamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

A plant of drier, lowland areas in the tropics and subtropics[
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Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The latex is applied to the skin to treat scabies[
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Other Uses

The dried stem has been used to start fire by friction[
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The wood is soft and perishable[
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Propagation

Seed -
Cuttings root easily. They need to be stored in light shade for a few days to dry before being planted, or else they will rot. It is best to plant the cuttings when the rain is about to stop, in a well-drained soil[
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