Author: |
Susan Carter, 1992 |
Family: |
EUPHORBIACEAE |
Origin: |
Nugaal; Eastern Somalia |
Soil: |
Limestone Mix |
Water: |
Medium |
Sun: |
Maximum |
Thickness: |
3 Centimetres |
Height: |
2 Centimetres |
Flower: |
Yellowish - Brownish-Yellow |
Propagate: |
Seeds/Cuttings |
Names: |
- |
Synonyms: |
- |
This member of the Euphorbiaceae
family
was given this name by Susan Carter in 1992. It is found in Nugaal in
eastern Somalia, growing in a well drained limestone soil with
some water and lots of sun. The caudex can grow to three centimetres in diameter, the entire plant
to two centimetres in height - or more in culture. The flowers are yellowish to
brownish-yellow.
The genera is named after
Euphorbos, the Greek physician of King Juba II of Numidia. The
species is named after the city of Eil. |