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Euphorbia candelabrum
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Euphorbia candelabrum

Euphorbia candelabrum

Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
2/5

Safety & Hazards

The latex is very toxic and may cause blindness when it comes into contact with the eyes. It is also blistering and irritating to the skin and mucous membranes[1]. The latex is an ingredient of arrow poison[1]. Fresh, pounded branches are thrown into watering holes and streams as a fish poison and to poison wild animals[1]. The flowers of Euphorbia candelabrum produce much nectar, but the honey causes a burning sensation in the mouth, which is intensified by drinking water[1].

Cultivation Details

HabitEvergreen Tree
Growth—

Not known

Propagation

Seed - germinates readily if sown as son as they fall from the tree[1]. Cuttings root readily. They need to be stored for a few days to dry before being planted, or else they will rot. It is best to plant the cuttings when the rain is about to stop, in a well-drained soil[1]. Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-20. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Euphorbia+candelabrum>

Pollinators

Data unavailable

References

  1. [1]Protabase - Plant Resources of Tropical Africa. — http://www.prota.org ↩︎An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.