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Broad Leaved Spurge

Euphorbia platyphyllos

Near Threatened

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The Broad Leaved Spurge (Euphorbia platyphyllos) is a species in the genus Euphorbia. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Euphorbia platyphyllos (Broad Leaved Spurge)

Names in Other Languages

French euphorbe à larges feuilles

German Breitblättrige Wolfsmilch

Similar Species in Euphorbia

Euphorbia origanoides

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Broad Leaved Spurge?

The scientific name of Broad Leaved Spurge is Euphorbia platyphyllos. It belongs to the genus Euphorbia.

What is the conservation status of Broad Leaved Spurge?

Broad Leaved Spurge (Euphorbia platyphyllos) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Broad Leaved Spurge live?

Broad Leaved Spurge is found in Widely distributed across Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Luxembourg.

What family does Broad Leaved Spurge belong to?

Broad Leaved Spurge (Euphorbia platyphyllos) belongs to the genus Euphorbia, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.

What kingdom does Broad Leaved Spurge belong to?

Broad Leaved Spurge (Euphorbia platyphyllos) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Broad Leaved Spurge?

The closest relatives of Broad Leaved Spurge in the genus Euphorbia include Abyssinian spurge, Albanian spurge, American Spurge, Antso, Arahaka.