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Accession Data:

Euphorbia bupleurifolia x susannae

  • subg. Athymalus sect. Anthacanthae subsect. Florispinae ser. Hystrix

  • Common Name:
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae Juss.

  • Country of Origin:

  • Uses: The Xhosa of South Africa apply the latex of E. bupleurifolia to cancerous sores, cracked skin on the feet and use if for various skin diseases. Also to induce vomiting and for a laxative in effect">purgative despite its toxicity.

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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 198502424
  • Source: Unknown
  • Provenance:
    May 2006 - Originally in collection as Euphorbia bupleurifolia.  ID determined to be wrong by Matt Opel.  
    
    A CCSS member suggested Euphorbia bulbosum, but that does not appear to be a valid name in the literature.
    
    August 2015 - Matt Opel notes natural range of E. bupleurifolia (Eastern Cape and Kwazulu Natal) and E. susannae (Little Karoo in the W. Cape) do not overlap, so this is likely a horticultural hybrid rather than a natural one.  Will retain in collection as an example of hybrid plant as we have both parents in collection as well.
    
  • Accession Date: 12-31-1985
  • Bench: 2205 - XER:Namib / Karoo B
    • Currently: active - healthy
    • Qty: 1 confirmed on 03-24-2025
  • Restrictions:
    • Poisonous Plant Parts - Not for Human Consumption
    • CITES Appendix II Listed Plant

Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • SubClass: eurosid I
  • Order: Malpighiales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae
  • SubFamily: Euphorbioideae
  • Tribe: Euphorbieae
  • SubTribe: Euphorbiinae

Flowering Data:

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References (internal):

  • EEB 3271 - Systematic Botany
  • Medicinal Plants
  • Medicinal Plants - Traditional African Medicine

References (external):

  1. Mitich, L., The Succulent Euphorbias: Poisonous and Medicinal, The Euphorbia Journal, Vol 2, pg 62, Strawberry Press, 1984
  2. Personal Communication with Frank Vincentz, International Euphorbia Society - 4 JAN 2006
  3. Euphorbia bupleurifolia in Euphorbia Planetary Biodiversity Inventory. Accessed 13 August 2015.

data regenerated on Sat, 29 Mar 2025 14:48:11 -0400 [bcm v4.0]

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