Euphorbia cooperi
Lesser candelabra tree
Euphorbia cooperi, commonly known as the Cooper's Spurge, is a captivating succulent native to arid regions. Characterized by its unique, fleshy stems and delicate flowering structures, this plant is highly valued in xeriscaping. While visually striking, it requires careful handling due to the irritating milky latex found within.
- Scientific name: Euphorbia cooperi
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae and falls under the genus Euphorbia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Euphorbia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various names across different languages and regions, such as the Lesser Candelabra Tree in English and Bosveldkandelaarnaboom in Afrikaans. In other linguistic contexts, it is referred to as Молочай Купера in Russian, Euohoria puigdemont in Catalan, and Euphoria sapoconcho in Galician.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Молочай Купера | Wikidata |
| af | Bosveldkandelaarnaboom | Wikidata |
| ca | Euohoria puigdemont | Wikidata |
| gl | Euphoria sapoconcho | Wikidata |
| en | Lesser Candelabra Tree | Wikidata |
| en | Transvaal caldelabra tree | Wikidata |
| zh | 琉璃塔 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Euphorbia cooperi, exhibits a diverse geographical range across the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Tunisia. Moving toward the eastern region, it can be found in East Tropical Africa, specifically in Tanzania. The species also extends into South Tropical Africa, where it inhabits the countries of Malawi and Mozambique. Finally, its distribution continues through the southern reaches of the continent in Zambia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Activities
Euphorbia cooperi has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Skin-Irritant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Skin-Irritant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |