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tropical smokebush

Euphorbia cotinifolia

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Portugal), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish lechero

Similar Species in Euphorbia

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abessinische Wolfsmilch
Euphorbia abyssinica
Not Evaluated
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amerikanische Wolfsmilch
Euphorbia corollata
Not Evaluated
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Breitblättrige Wolfsmilch
Euphorbia platyphyllos
Near Threatened
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Chrustusdorn
Euphorbia milii
Not Evaluated
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Dünenwolfsmilch
Euphorbia paralias
Near Threatened
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Esels-Wolfsmilch
Euphorbia esula
Least Concern
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Garten-Wolfsmilch
Euphorbia peplus
Least Concern
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Gefleckte Zwergwolfsmilch
Euphorbia maculata
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of tropical smokebush?
The scientific name of tropical smokebush is Euphorbia cotinifolia. It belongs to the genus Euphorbia.
What is the conservation status of tropical smokebush?
tropical smokebush (Euphorbia cotinifolia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does tropical smokebush live?
tropical smokebush is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Portugal), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Brazil, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Ecuador, Guinea, India, Portugal, Rwanda.
What family does tropical smokebush belong to?
tropical smokebush (Euphorbia cotinifolia) belongs to the genus Euphorbia, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.
Is tropical smokebush endangered?
No, tropical smokebush (Euphorbia cotinifolia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does tropical smokebush belong to?
tropical smokebush (Euphorbia cotinifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of tropical smokebush?
The closest relatives of tropical smokebush in the genus Euphorbia include abessinische Wolfsmilch, amerikanische Wolfsmilch, Breitblättrige Wolfsmilch, Chrustusdorn, Dünenwolfsmilch.

Native Range — 11 Countries

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Genus Euphorbia — 20 Species

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abessinische Wolfsmilch
Euphorbia abyssinica
NE 🐾
amerikanische Wolfsmilch
Euphorbia corollata
NE 🐾
Breitblättrige Wolfsmilch
Euphorbia platyphyllos
NT 🐾
Chrustusdorn
Euphorbia milii
NE 🐾
Dünenwolfsmilch
Euphorbia paralias
NT 🐾
Esels-Wolfsmilch
Euphorbia esula
LC 🐾
Garten-Wolfsmilch
Euphorbia peplus
LC 🐾
Gefleckte Zwergwolfsmilch
Euphorbia maculata
NE 🐾
Glanz-Wolfsmilch
Euphorbia lucida
NE 🐾
Griffiths Wolfsmilch
Euphorbia griffithii
NE 🐾
Hingestreckte Zwergwolfsmilch
Euphorbia prostrata
NE 🐾
Ibiza Wolfsmilch
Euphorbia margalidiana
VU 🐾
Kaktus-Wolfsmilch
Euphorbia ingens
LC 🐾
Kleine Wolfsmilch
Euphorbia exigua
VU 🐾
Korallenröschen
Euphorbia fulgens
NE 🐾
Kreuzblaettrige Wolfsmilch
Euphorbia lathyris
NE 🐾
Latex-Wolfsmilch
Euphorbia tirucalli
NE 🐾
lebender Baseball
Euphorbia obesa
NE 🐾
Mandel-Wolfsmilch
Euphorbia amygdaloides
NT 🐾
Nickende Zwergwolfsmilch
Euphorbia nutans
NE
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