Desert candle or candelabra spurge
Euphorbia abyssinica
About
Euphorbia abyssinica, commonly known as the desert candle or candelabra spurge, is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. E. abyssinica is endemic to Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan and Eritrea. It was first described in 1791, by the German botanist Johann Friedrich Gmelin. In its native habitat, it can grow up to 10 m (33 ft) tall. The woody stem is used for firewood and as timber in roofing, furniture and other items, and the sap is used in traditional medicine. It is also cultivated as an ornamental house plant.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
How to use it
The desert candle is not only an ornamental plant but also has practical applications. Its woody stem is used for firewood and construction, making it a valuable resource in its native regions. Additionally, the sap has traditional medicinal uses, showcasing the plant's importance in local cultures.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Euphorbia abyssinica
- Slug
- euphorbia-abyssinica
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus
- Euphorbia
- Species
- abyssinica
- Wikidata QID
- Q3734564
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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