Trees & Plants

Summer poinsettia

Malaafey

Euphorbia cyathophora

Very common in open areas An ornamental plant. The plant contains latex with a caustic effect upon the skin and mucous membranes. In traditional medicine, a decoction or infusion of the stems and fresh or dried leaves is taken as a purgative and laxative to treat stomach-ache and

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uses: An ornamental plant. The plant contains latex with a caustic effect upon the skin and mucous membranes. In traditional medicine, a decoction or infusion of the stems and fresh or dried leaves is taken as a purgative and laxative to treat stomach-ache and constipation, and to expel intestinal worms. A leaf infusion is used as a wash to treat skin problems, including fungal diseases and abscesses. Th reat & damage: A common weed which can impact the growth of several crop plants. at
family: Euphorbiaceae
synonym: Euphorbia barbellata Engelm., Euphorbia pandurifolia Roth
description: Erect herbs. Leaves alternate below, decussate to whorled above, 5-7 × 1.5-3 cm, obovate to oblanceolate, base acute to attenuate, blade entire or sinuate, to margin serrate to entire, apex acute; petiole to 1 cm; floral leaves yellow to red at the Th basal half. Cyathia 12-15, in terminal × clusters. Involucre campanulate, 4 3 mm; gland 1, opposite the pistil, bilabiate, opening narrowly oblong; male florets 20- 30, roughly in 5 groups, bracteolate; stalk 2 mm; female: laterally pendulous. Ovary × 2.5 3 mm; styles 3, erect, 1mm, forked at apex. Capsule 4 mm across; seeds oblong- globose, 3 mm long, sharply tuberculate.
native range: North and Central America
distribution: Widespread in the tropics
english names: Summer poinsettia · Wild poinsettia
flowering fruiting: December - April
occurrence maldives: Very common in open areas