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Euphorbia heterophylla

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  • Botanical Name : Euphorbia heterophylla L.

  • The name of the plant is now Euphorbia cyathophora Murrayand the name Euphorbia heterophylla L. is now considered as the synonym of E.geniculata where in the bracts are almost green in colour.

  • Synonyms : Euphorbia cyathophora Murray, Euphorbia barbellata Engelm., E. pandurifolia Roth, Poinsettia cyathophora (Murray) Klotzsch & Garcke, Poinsettia pinetorum Small
  • Common Name : Mexican Fire Plant, Painted Leaf Poinsettia
  • Plant Family : Euphorbiaceae
  • Plant Form : Herb
  • Occurrence (Sectors) : 10, 11, 15, 17, 26
  • Occurrence (Special Areas) : Indroda Park, Ayurvedic Udyan, Basan

About Euphorbia heterophylla Plant :

  • Habit : A small, annual herb, glabrous.
  • Leaves : Alternate, floral leaves (bracts) opposite, green towards the apex, rose-coloured towards the base, very variable from ovate to linear, entire or sinuate-toothed.
  • Inflorescence : Cyathium
  • Flowers : Flowers in terminal cymes.
  • Flowering and Fruiting Time : September-March
  • Significance : Cultivated in gardens as an ornamental plant.