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Euphorbia decaryi

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Euphorbia decaryi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Euphorbia
Species:
E. decaryi
Binomial name
Euphorbia decaryi

Euphorbia decaryi is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Euphorbia decaryi is a spreading, evergreen plant, under 6" in height, and blooming April–June. Flowers are chartreuse, yellow-green, yellow, or red; female flowers carry a three-part pistil over a three-part ovary, producing three or sometimes more seeds.

References

  1. ^ Haevermans, T. (2004). "Euphorbia decaryi". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T44326A10892118. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T44326A10892118.en. Retrieved 21 December 2017.