Euphorbia umbellata “Rubra”

African Milk Bush

Euphorbia umbellata “Rubra” is a cultivar of Euphorbia umbellata, a tree or shrub native to tropical Africa that can reach heights of up to 10 meters.

Euphorbia umbellata Rubra

Characteristics & Description

Height, habit: Up to 10 meters, shrub, tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Poisonous: Yes
Origin: The wild type is native to tropical Africa
USDA zone: 12 (50 °F/10 °C)

Euphorbia umbellata Rubra

Botany

Name: Euphorbia umbellata “Rubra” (syn. Synadenium grantii “Rubra”)
Family: Euphorbiaceae

Euphorbia umbellata Rubra
The milky sap is poisonous.

Euphorbia umbellata Rubra

Categories: Euphorbiaceae Indoor Plants | Shrubs & Trees |

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