Author: |
P. Bally & Susan Carter, 1982 |
Family: |
EUPHORBIACEAE |
Origin: |
El Barta Plains; Central
Kenya |
Soil: |
Sandy - Stony |
Water: |
Medium |
Sun: |
Maximum |
Thickness: |
7 Centimetres |
Height: |
90 Centimetres |
Flower: |
Bright Yellow |
Propagate: |
Seeds/Cuttings |
Names: |
- |
Synonyms: |
- |
This member of the Euphorbiaceae
family
was given this name by Peter René Oscar Bally and Susan Carter in 1982. It is found in
the El Barta Plains in central Kenya, growing in a well drained sandy or
stony soil with
some water and lots of sun. The caudex can grow to seven centimetres in diameter, the entire plant
to 90 centimetres in height. The flowers are bright yellow while the seeds are
purplish.
The genera is named after
Euphorbos, the Greek physician of King Juba II of Numidia. The
species is named after the Samburu National Reserve, where it is found. |