Euphorbia tanquahuete
Euphorbia tanquahuete
Safety & Hazards
Although we have seen no specific information for this plant, the latex in most, if not all Euphorbias is caustic and toxic - skin contact often causing irritation and blistering; contact with the eyes causing temporary or even permanent blindness; whilst ingestion can cause purging or more severe problems[PFAF].
Cultivation Details
The plant is found in drier areas of the tropics and subtropics, at elevations of 1,500 - 1,900 metres. The mean annual rainfall in that area ranges from 550 - 750mm, and the mean annual temperature is between 17 - 20°c[1]. Requires a sunny position. The tree thrives well on stony or rocky soils[1].
Propagation
Seed - Cuttings root easily[1]. Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-20. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Euphorbia+tanquahuete>
Pollinators
Data unavailable
References
- [1]Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information. — HMSO; London. · 1907 · http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org ↩︎Contains a number of articles, including a number on rubber-producing trees. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
- [2]Dictionary of Economic Plants. — Uphof. J. C. Th. · Weinheim · 1959 · ISBN - ↩︎An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
- [3]Trees and Shrubs of Mexico — Standley P.C. · Smithsonian Institution; Washington · 1926 ↩︎Although dated, it contains a wealth of information on the trees and shrubs of Mexico, including many of their uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
- [PFAF]Plants for a Future — pfaf.org ↩︎