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purple spurge

Euphorbia peplis

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Asia (Georgia) and Europe (5 countries).

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)
Class
Magnoliopsida (목련강)
Order
Malpighiales (말피기아목)
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Species
Euphorbia peplis (purple spurge)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish péplide
Portuguese maleiteira-das-areias

Similar Species in Euphorbia

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Albanian spurge
Euphorbia characias
Not Evaluated
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Antso
Euphorbia antso
Least Concern
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Arahaka
Euphorbia arahaka
Least Concern
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Balkan Spurge
Euphorbia oblongata
Not Evaluated
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Bearded Spurge
Euphorbia aristata
Endangered
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Black Manchineel
Euphorbia petiolaris
Least Concern
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Ascension Spurge
Euphorbia origanoides
Critically Endangered
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Abyssinian spurge
Euphorbia abyssinica
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of purple spurge?
The scientific name of purple spurge is Euphorbia peplis. It belongs to the genus Euphorbia.
What is the conservation status of purple spurge?
purple spurge (Euphorbia peplis) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does purple spurge live?
purple spurge is found in Found across Asia (Georgia) and Europe (5 countries).. Countries include Belgium, France, Georgia, Netherlands, Portugal, United Kingdom.
What family does purple spurge belong to?
purple spurge (Euphorbia peplis) belongs to the genus Euphorbia, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.
What kingdom does purple spurge belong to?
purple spurge (Euphorbia peplis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of purple spurge?
The closest relatives of purple spurge in the genus Euphorbia include Albanian spurge, Antso, Arahaka, Balkan Spurge, Bearded Spurge.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Euphorbia — 20 Species

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Albanian spurge
Euphorbia characias
NE 🐾
Antso
Euphorbia antso
LC 🐾
Arahaka
Euphorbia arahaka
LC 🐾
Balkan Spurge
Euphorbia oblongata
NE 🐾
Bearded Spurge
Euphorbia aristata
EN 🐾
Black Manchineel
Euphorbia petiolaris
LC 🐾
Ascension Spurge
Euphorbia origanoides
CR 🐾
Blotched Spurge
Euphorbia maculata
NE 🐾
Blue Spurge
Euphorbia myrsinites
NE 🐾
Blunt Spurge
Euphorbia spathulata
NE 🐾
Broad Leaved Spurge
Euphorbia platyphyllos
NT 🐾
Cactus spurge
Euphorbia ingens
LC 🐾
Caper Spurge
Euphorbia lathyris
NE 🐾
candelabra tree
Euphorbia cooperi
LC 🐾
Carolina ipecac
Euphorbia ipecacuanhae
EX 🐾
Cemetary Spurge
Euphorbia cyparissias
LC 🐾
Chamaesyce
Euphorbia amplexicaulis
LC 🐾
Chandelier Tree
Euphorbia triangularis
LC 🐾
Christmas-flower
Euphorbia pulcherrima
NE 🐾
Abyssinian spurge
Euphorbia abyssinica
NE
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