Euphorbia umbellata
Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Synadenium grantii
- Phonetic Spelling
- yoo-FOR-bee-uh um-bell-AY-tuh
- This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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A succulent shrub with toxic milky latex.
VIDEO Created by Elisabeth Meyer for "Houseplants, Succulents, and Cacti", a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Euphorbia
- Species:
- umbellata
- Family:
- Euphorbiaceae
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- South Sudan to Burundi and Tanzania
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Houseplant
- Poisonous
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Flowers:
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Insignificant
- Flower Description:
- The flowers are small and inconspicuous. They are in a small cup with a red rim of glands.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Leaves are fleshy.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Problems:
- Poisonous to Humans
- Problem for Cats
- Problem for Children
- Problem for Dogs
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Poisonous to Humans:
- Poison Severity:
- Low
- Poison Symptoms:
- The milky white latex sap found in all plant parts can cause mild to severe contact dermatitis. If contact with the eyes occurs the sap can cause temporary to permanent damage to the cornea. If eaten, blistering can occur on lips and oral mucosa. Avoid ingesting plant parts and keep plants away from pets and children.
- Poison Toxic Principle:
- Diterpine esters
- Causes Contact Dermatitis:
- Yes
- Poison Part:
- Flowers
- Fruits
- Leaves
- Roots
- Sap/Juice
- Seeds
- Stems