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Leche Maria

Euphorbia tanquahuete

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)
Order
Malpighiales (金虎尾目)
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Species
Euphorbia tanquahuete (Leche Maria)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Palo Amarillo

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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植物
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木兰植物门
Phylum
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木兰纲
Class
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金虎尾目
Order
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Euphorbiaceae
Family
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Euphorbia
Genus

Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Leche Maria?
The scientific name of Leche Maria is Euphorbia tanquahuete. It belongs to the genus Euphorbia.
What is the conservation status of Leche Maria?
Leche Maria (Euphorbia tanquahuete) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Leche Maria live?
Leche Maria is found in Found in Colombia.. Countries include Colombia.
What family does Leche Maria belong to?
Leche Maria (Euphorbia tanquahuete) belongs to the genus Euphorbia, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.
Is Leche Maria endangered?
No, Leche Maria (Euphorbia tanquahuete) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Leche Maria belong to?
Leche Maria (Euphorbia tanquahuete) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Leche Maria?
The closest relatives of Leche Maria in the genus Euphorbia include Albanian spurge, Antso, Arahaka, Balkan Spurge, Bearded Spurge.

Native Range — 1 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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