Euphorbia stellispina is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae endemic to southern Africa. It is locally known in Afrikaans as skaapnoors, sterretjie-noors, or Karoo noorsdoring.[2][3] Euphorbia stellispina grows in rocky areas of karroid shrublands.[3]
Euphorbia stellispina | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
Genus: | Euphorbia |
Species: | E. stellispina
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Binomial name | |
Euphorbia stellispina Haw.
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Synonyms[1] | |
Euphorbia astrispin N.E.Br. |
References
edit- ^ "Euphorbia stellispina Haw". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ Oliver, Ian (May 2005). "Euphorbia stellispina". Plantzafrica.com. South African National Biodiversity Institute. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ a b Archer, R.H. & Raimondo, D. 2019. Euphorbia stellispina Haw. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. Accessed 1 January 2021.