Euphorbia antiquorum
Encyclopedia
Euphorbia antiquorum is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae
family. It is the type species
, and is closely related to Euphorbia pulcherrima, the Poinsettia. Antique Euphorbias are succulent plant
s, and they are also called “Antique Spurge”.
Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbiaceae, the Spurge family are a large family of flowering plants with 300 genera and around 7,500 species. Most are herbs, but some, especially in the tropics, are also shrubs or trees. Some are succulent and resemble cacti....
family. It is the type species
Type species
In biological nomenclature, a type species is both a concept and a practical system which is used in the classification and nomenclature of animals and plants. The value of a "type species" lies in the fact that it makes clear what is meant by a particular genus name. A type species is the species...
, and is closely related to Euphorbia pulcherrima, the Poinsettia. Antique Euphorbias are succulent plant
Succulent plant
Succulent plants, also known as succulents or fat plants, are water-retaining plants adapted to arid climates or soil conditions. Succulent plants store water in their leaves, stems, and also in roots...
s, and they are also called “Antique Spurge”.