Euphorbiaceae FAMILY
Euphorbia robecchii
Euphorbia robecchii
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
2/5
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[ K Title Plants for a Future Author Ken Fern Description Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips. ].
Botanical Description
Euphorbia robecchii is an evergreen, succulent tree The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeEast tropical Africa - ?Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania.
HabitatRed sandy soils with fairly open Acacia-Commiphora bushland; red sand overlying limestone, often forming groves in wadis; very common in certain areas such as the coastal region of S Somalia; often dominant in large stands[ 328 Title African Flowering Plants Database Publication Author Website http://www.ville-ge.ch/musinfo/bd/cjb/africa/recherche.php Publisher Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques. Year 0 ISBN Description Contains information on over 150,000 plant names (including synonyms) giving a description and habitat, plus a distribution map. ].