词条 | Euphorbia lactea |
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|image = E lactea ies.jpg |genus = Euphorbia |species = lactea |authority = Haw. }}Euphorbia lactea is a species of spurge native to tropical Asia, mainly in India.[1] It is an erect shrub growing up to {{convert|5|m}} tall, with succulent branches {{convert|3|-|5|cm}} diameter, ridged, with a triangular or rhombic cross-section; the ridges are spiny, with short spines up to {{convert|5|mm}} long. The leaves are minute, and soon deciduous.[1] All parts of the plant contain a poisonous milky latex.[2] Common names include mottled spurge,[3] frilled fan{{citation needed|date=August 2014}}, elkhorn{{citation needed|date=August 2014}}, candelabra spurge,[3] candelabrum tree, candelabra cactus, candelabra plant, dragon bones,[3] false cactus,[3] hatrack cactus,[3] milkstripe euphorbia, mottled candlestick. It is used medicinally in India.[4] It is widely grown as an ornamental plant, both in the tropics, and as a houseplant in temperate regions; a number of cultivars have been selected for ornamental use, notably 'Cristata' with frilled branching.[1][5] References1. ^1 2 Huxley, A, ed. (1992). New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. {{ISBN|0-333-47494-5}} {{Commons}}{{Taxonbar|from=Q5410474}}{{Euphorbia-stub}}2. ^Poisonous plants: Euphorbia lactea 3. ^1 2 3 4 {{GRIN | accessdate = 16 January 2018}} 4. ^Plant of the Week.org Euphorbia lactea 5. ^Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk: Euphorbia lactea 1 : Euphorbia |
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