Euphorbia origanoides
Appearance
Euphorbia origanoides | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
Genus: | Euphorbia |
Species: | E. origanoides
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Binomial name | |
Euphorbia origanoides |
Euphorbia origanoides, also called Ascension spurge, is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is endemic to Ascension Island a dependency of the UK overseas territory of Saint Helena. Its natural habitats are introduced vegetation. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- ^ Gray, A. 2003. Euphorbia origanoides. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 21 August 2007.