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lechero

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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Adelfa de monte
Euphorbia mellifera
Least Concern
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aveloz
Euphorbia tirucalli
Not Evaluated
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caracias
Euphorbia characias
Not Evaluated
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corona de Cristo
Euphorbia milii
Not Evaluated
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golondrina
Euphorbia hypericifolia
Least Concern
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golondrina
Euphorbia hyssopifolia
Least Concern
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golondrina
Euphorbia heterophylla
Not Evaluated
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golondrina
Euphorbia hirta
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of lechero?
The scientific name of lechero is Euphorbia cotinifolia. It belongs to the genus Euphorbia.
What is the conservation status of lechero?
lechero (Euphorbia cotinifolia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does lechero live?
lechero 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 lechero belong to?
lechero (Euphorbia cotinifolia) belongs to the genus Euphorbia, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.
Is lechero endangered?
No, lechero (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 lechero belong to?
lechero (Euphorbia cotinifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of lechero?
The closest relatives of lechero in the genus Euphorbia include Adelfa de monte, aveloz, caracias, corona de Cristo, golondrina.

Native Range — 11 Countries

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Genus Euphorbia — 20 Species

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Adelfa de monte
Euphorbia mellifera
LC 🐾
aveloz
Euphorbia tirucalli
NE 🐾
caracias
Euphorbia characias
NE 🐾
corona de Cristo
Euphorbia milii
NE 🐾
golondrina
Euphorbia hirta
NE 🐾
golondrina
Euphorbia thymifolia
NE 🐾
golondrina
Euphorbia heterophylla
NE 🐾
golondrina
Euphorbia hyssopifolia
LC 🐾
golondrina
Euphorbia hypericifolia
LC 🐾
lecherina
Euphorbia helioscopia
LC
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lechero
Euphorbia cotinifolia
LC
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lechetrezna
Euphorbia lathyris
NE 🐾
lechetrezna de bosque
Euphorbia amygdaloides
NT 🐾
lechetrezna romeral
Euphorbia exigua
VU 🐾
lechetrezna tonta
Euphorbia falcata
NE 🐾
lechosilla
Euphorbia maculata
NE 🐾
Lechoso de suelo
Euphorbia amplexicaulis
LC 🐾
Palo Amarillo
Euphorbia tanquahuete
LC 🐾
pascuero
Euphorbia pulcherrima
NE 🐾
Pascuita
Euphorbia leucocephala
LC
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