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General Information

Euphorbia erythroxyloides is an evergreen tree.
The plant is harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.
This species has a small extent of occurrence of (626.31 km²) and a small area of occupancy (655.31 km²). It is threatened by habitat degradation, fire, habitat clearing for charcoal, and clear cutting for timber. The plant is classified as 'Endangered' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[].

Known Hazards

Although we have seen no specific information for this plant, the latex in most, if not all Euphorbias is caustic and toxic - skin contact often causing irritation and blistering; contact with the eyes causing temporary or even permanent blindness; whilst ingestion can cause purging or more severe problems[].

Botanical References

Range

Africa - Madagascar.

Habitat

Forests[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Endangered
Medicinal Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	0.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

A root decoction is used to treat stomach-ache and lumbago[]. A root decoction is drunk to treat kidney problems and increase urine production[].

The root sap is drunk as a purgative[].

Other Uses

None known

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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