Euphorbia tuckeyana
About
Euphorbia tuckeyana is a species of flowering plants of the family Euphorbiaceae. The species is endemic to Cape Verde. The species is named after James Hingston Tuckey. Its local name is tortolho. The plants are used for tanning hides. As most other succulent members of the genus Euphorbia, its trade is regulated under Appendix II of CITES.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
How to use it
Euphorbia tuckeyana is primarily used for tanning hides, making it valuable in leather production. Its succulent nature allows it to thrive in dry environments, which is beneficial for sustainable harvesting practices in its native Cape Verde.
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In the kitchen
Euphorbia tuckeyana is not eaten by humans. Instead, it serves other purposes, such as being used for tanning hides. Always remember to check if a plant is safe to eat before trying it!
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Euphorbia tuckeyana
- Slug
- euphorbia-tuckeyana
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus
- Euphorbia
- Species
- tuckeyana
- Wikidata QID
- Q3060415
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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