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Poinsettien-Wolfsmilch

Euphorbia heterophylla

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (19 countries), Asia (24 countries), Europe (Belgium, Italy), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (5 countries).

Names in Other Languages

Spanish golondrina
French caca poule
German Poinsettien-Wolfsmilch
Portuguese amendoim-bravo
Arabic laban el-homara

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Poinsettien-Wolfsmilch?
The scientific name of Poinsettien-Wolfsmilch is Euphorbia heterophylla. It belongs to the genus Euphorbia.
Where does Poinsettien-Wolfsmilch live?
Poinsettien-Wolfsmilch is found in Widely distributed across Africa (19 countries), Asia (24 countries), Europe (Belgium, Italy), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Canada, Chad.
What family does Poinsettien-Wolfsmilch belong to?
Poinsettien-Wolfsmilch (Euphorbia heterophylla) belongs to the genus Euphorbia, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.
What kingdom does Poinsettien-Wolfsmilch belong to?
Poinsettien-Wolfsmilch (Euphorbia heterophylla) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Poinsettien-Wolfsmilch?
The closest relatives of Poinsettien-Wolfsmilch in the genus Euphorbia include abessinische Wolfsmilch, amerikanische Wolfsmilch, Breitblättrige Wolfsmilch, Chrustusdorn, Dünenwolfsmilch.

Native Range — 67 Countries

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