Euphorbia antisyphilitica
About
Euphorbia antisyphilitica is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to the Trans-Pecos of Texas and southern New Mexico in the United States as well as Chihuahua, Coahuila, Hidalgo, and Querétaro in Mexico. Common names include candelilla and wax plant, but the latter is more often applied to members of the unrelated genus Hoya. It is shrubby and has densely clustered, erect, essentially leafless stems that are covered in wax to prevent transpiration.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
How to use it
Candelilla is primarily used for its wax, which is harvested and utilized in products like cosmetics, candles, and food. The wax is prized for its ability to create a smooth texture and improve the stability of formulations, making it a valuable resource in various industries.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Euphorbia antisyphilitica
- Slug
- euphorbia-antisyphilitica
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus
- Euphorbia
- Species
- antisyphilitica
- Wikidata QID
- Q143244
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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