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General Information

Euphorbia plagiantha is an evergreen, succulent tree.
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of materials.
This species has a large extent of occurrence (43,195.4 km²) and large area of occupancy (20,607.2 km²). It is recorded from 18 localities and comprises four to seven subpopulations. There are some threats (habitat degradation, fire, habitat clearing for charcoal), but these do not yet trigger a threatened status. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' 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 - southern Madagascar.

Habitat

Bushland[],

Properties

Conservation Status	Least Concern
Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	0.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The steam of leafy twigs in boiling water is inhaled to treat asthma[].

Other Uses

The thick latex is used as glue for wood and paper[].

This species is used at a subsistence level as a source of timber and charcoal[].

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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