Euphorbia leuconeura
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Euphorbia leuconeura is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitat is rocky areas. It propagates by shooting its seeds several feet into the air. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Care
The Madagascar Jewel is grown as a houseplant in some rare cases. It tends to be relatively easy to care for providing it receives ample sunlight and is free from drafts. When damaged the plant secretes a white fluid which is toxic, causes severe skin irritation and may be a tumor promoting agent.[1] Care should be taken to use gloves when the plant is handled.
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References
- ^ G Vogg, E Mattes, A Polack, and H Sandermann, Jr. (September 1999). "Tumor promoters in commercial indoor-plant cultivars of the Euphorbiaceae". Environmental Health Perspectives. Retrieved 2007-09-21.
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Source
- Haevermans, T. 2004. Euphorbia leuconeura. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 21 August 2007.