Euphorbia origanoides
| Euphorbia origanoides | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Euphorbia |
| Species: | E. origanoides |
| Binomial name | |
| Euphorbia origanoides L. | |
Euphorbia origanoides (also called Ascension Spurge) is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is endemic to Ascension Island a dependency of the UK overseas territory of Saint Helena. Its natural habitats are introduced vegetation. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Sources
- Gray, A. 2003. Euphorbia origanoides. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 21 August 2007.
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