PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / MALPIGHIALES / EUPHORBIACEAE / EUPHORBIOIDEAE / EUPHORBIEAE / EUPHORBIA / RHIZANTHIUM / LORICATA
Monoecious, glabrous, spinescent shrub to cushion-forming succulent, up to 0.15-1.50 m tall, stems 8-15 mm thick, cylindrical, tuberculate, covered with stout, often white, spinescent peduncles 12-50 mm long. Leaves linear-lanceolate, 25-75 x 3-10 mm, glaucous, deciduous. Cyathia many around apex of each branch, each on a persistent and later spinescent peduncle in axil of tubercle, with 5 entire, green glands. Capsule sessile, 6-8 mm diam., glabrous to puberulous. From: Bruyns, PV. 2013. Euphorbiaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 371-379. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Monoecious, spinescent, succulent shrub, 15-150 cm; branches 8-15 mm diam., cylindrical, tuberculate, covered with stout, spinescent peduncles 12-50 mm long. Leaves 15-75 x 3-10 mm, linear-lanceolate, glaucous, deciduous. Cyathia solitary, glands entire, green. From: Bruyns, PV. 2012. Euphorbiaceae: Euphorbia L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 513-518. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Stony sandstone to tillite or shale slopes or loamy flats. From: Bruyns, PV. 2013. Euphorbiaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 371-379. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Stony sandstone slopes and flats. From: Bruyns, PV. 2012. Euphorbiaceae: Euphorbia L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 513-518. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Vredendal to Clanwilliam and Botterkloof, Gannaga Pass to Laingsburg. From: Bruyns, PV. 2013. Euphorbiaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 371-379. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Vredendal to Clanwilliam and Botterkloof, Western Karoo. From: Bruyns, PV. 2012. Euphorbiaceae: Euphorbia L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 513-518. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
May
50 to 1035 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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Names and Sources
Published in: Encycl. [J. Lamarck & al.] 2(2): 416 (1788)
Type: Illustration in Pluk., Phytographia 3: t. 230, fi gure 5 (1692) (lecto.) Lectotype designated by Bruyns, Bothalia 42(2): 237 (2012).
Euphorbia hystrix Jacq.
Published in: Pl. Rar. Hort. Schoenbr. 2: 43, t. 207 (1797)
Type: Illustration in Jacq., Pl. Hort. Schönbr. 2: t. 207 (1797) (lecto.) Lectotype designated by Bruyns, Bothalia 42(2): 237 (2012).
Euphorbia armata Thunb.
Published in: Prodr. Pl. Cap. 2: 86 (1800)
Type: South Africa, Cape, Thunberg (UPS-THUNB 11412, holo.)
Treisia hystrix (Jacq.) Haw.
Published in: Syn. Pl. Succ.: 131 (1812)
Euphorbia eustacei N.E.Br.
Published in: Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1913(3): 122 (1913)
Type: South Africa, Cape, near Matjiesfontein, Oct. 1912, C.E. Pillans (K 000253356, holo.; K, PRE, iso.)
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
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| doringpol | Afrikaans | Bruyns, PV. 2012. Euphorbiaceae: Euphorbia L.. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 513-518. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| doringpol | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. |
Euphorbia eustacei N.E.Br. |
| doringpol | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| doringpol | Afrikaans | Steyn, HM; Van Rooyen, G. 1999. Cedarberg: Clanwilliam & Biedouw Valley (SA Wildflower Guide 10). | |
| hedgehog | English | Bruyns, PV. 2012. Euphorbiaceae: Euphorbia L.. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 513-518. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| hedgehog | English | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. |
Euphorbia eustacei N.E.Br. |
| hedgehog | English | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| hedgehog | English | Steyn, HM; Van Rooyen, G. 1999. Cedarberg: Clanwilliam & Biedouw Valley (SA Wildflower Guide 10). | |
| ystervark | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. |
Euphorbia eustacei N.E.Br. |
| ystervarkpol | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. |
Euphorbia eustacei N.E.Br. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Malpighiales
FAMILY Euphorbiaceae
SUBFAMILY Euphorbioideae
TRIBE Euphorbieae
GENUS Euphorbia
SUBGENUS Rhizanthium
SPECIES loricata
41 results for Euphorbia loricata Lam.
Year
Barcode: PRE0254557-0 Collector(s) & number: Pillans, CE, PRE 46202 | 1912-10-
South Africa, Western Cape, LAINGSBURG DISTR: MATJESFONTEIN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0254556-0 Collector(s) & number: Foley, WJ, 49 | 1921-10-18
South Africa, Western Cape, MATJIESFONTEIN DIST
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Barcode: PRE0354266-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 1589 | 1940-5-
South Africa, Cape Province, CERES DIV.; MUISHOND RIVER; TOWARDS SUTHERLAND ON ROKKIE KOPPIE
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Barcode: PRE0255810-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 9823 | 1920-10-
South Africa, Western Cape, ROGGEVELD; SUTHERLAND DIV.; FRANSPLAAS FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0856560-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 1497 | 2008-8-18
South Africa, Northern Cape, Tankwa Karoo National Park. Elandsberg; SW slopes of mountain.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0254554-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 9823 24 | 1920-10-
South Africa, Western Cape, ROGGEVELD; SUTHERLAND DIV.; FRANSPLAAS DIST.
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Barcode: PRE0254555-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 11005 | 1921-10-
South Africa, Western Cape, LAINGSBURG DIV.; MATJESFONTEIN
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Barcode: PRE0254543-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Merwe, FZ, 2382 | 1941-5-1
South Africa, Western Cape, CLANWILLIAM; HILLSIDES S. OF CLANWILLIAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0696927-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 1220 | 1985-9-22
South Africa, Western Cape, VANRHYNSDORP DIST.; GIFBERG; PLATO BO - OP DIE BERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0765225-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8169 | 2001-2-10
South Africa, Western Cape, Vanrhynsdorp District. S of Vanrhynsdorp on top of Gifberg Plateau.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0697040-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, CM, 1360 | 1983-8-9
South Africa, Western Cape, NIEUWOUDTVILLE.; UITKOMS FARM; ROCKY PLATEAU. KLIPPLATE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0213301-0 Collector(s) & number: Bruyns, P, 10521 | 2006-9-12
South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam. Waterval, west of Elandvlei.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0254545-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 7989 | 1896-7-2
South Africa, Western Cape, OLIFANTS RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0737770-0 Collector(s) & number: Klapwijk, NA, 88 | 1988-3-23
South Africa, Western Cape, 15 KM FROM CITRUSDAL ON ROAD TO ALGERIA
General notes: Cuting taken from BRI nursery
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1000406-0 Collector(s) & number: Clark, VR, 80 | 2007-9-22
South Africa, Northern Cape, Sutherland District. Middle reaches of Komsberg Pass, seep in road-reserve near "Die Tonnel".
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0254548-0 Collector(s) & number: Herre, AGJ, 13612 | 1928-8-
South Africa, Cape Province, VAN RHYNSDORP
General notes: Cultvated at Stellenbosch Universty garden
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0254544-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 17720 | 1954-9-25
South Africa, Northern Cape, HANTAM MTS.; CALVINIA DIV.; AKKERENDAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0254549-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 7989 | 1896-7-2
South Africa, Western Cape, OLIFANTS RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0354265-0 Collector(s) & number: Story, R, 2956 | 1947-9-3
South Africa, Western Cape, CLANWILLIAM DIV.; BUSHY SLOPES MT. PASS TO ALGERIA FOR. RES.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0205503-0 Collector(s) & number: Bruyns, PV, 9944 | 2004-9-3
South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam, western slopes of Boegoeberg. Altitude: 500-700 m.
General notes: Forming dense spiny shrubs to ±30 cm tall.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0181438-0 Collector(s) & number: Pretorius, WAJ, 343 | 1999-8-2
South Africa, Northern Cape, Nieuwoudtville. Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve. M8. Lat.: 31° 30' 27" S; Long.: 19° 2' 42" E.
General notes: Plateau. Well-drained, brown, sandy, stony soil. Acocks Veld Type 69. Fynbos. No disturbance. No aspect. Level slope. Local rare. Evergreen. Perennial, erect shrub. Flowers yellow. Plant height: 0.5m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0254550-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 12556 | 1925-10-23
South Africa, Western Cape, VAN RHYNSDORP DIV.; KLAVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0514602-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 8519 | 1973-7-26
South Africa, Western Cape, CLANWILLIAM; 12 KM. S. OF CLANWILLIAM ALONG NATIONAL RD.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0278163-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8169 | 2001-2-10
South Africa, Western Cape, Vanrhynsdorp District. S of Vanrhynsdorp on top of Gifberg Plateau. 31°45'7"S: 18°47'35"E. Altitude: 700 m.
General notes: Well-drained, gravel soil. Quartzite. Full sun. No biotic effect seen.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0254546-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 4395 | 1907-5-
South Africa, Western Cape, SAND RIVER MTS.; PRINCE ALBERT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0202032-0 Collector(s) & number: Low, AB, 2893 | 1996-9-28
South Africa, Western Cape, Common along path from Kliphuis campsite to Avon se Vlakte.
General notes: Associated with Pelargonium alternans, both deciduous on seasonally moist patches. Stem succulent with yellow green flowers. To ±30 cm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0827202-0 Collector(s) & number: Strid, PAK, 37404 | 1993-9-1
South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam Division: 5 km from Clanwilliam along road to Lambert's Bay. 32°10'S 18°50'E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0507690-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 9295 | 1976-8-8
South Africa, Western Cape, Rondegatriviervallei between Algeria and Clanwilliam. South of Keurbos. Lower slopes at gate along road.
General notes: Rare.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0005262-0 Collector(s) & number: Andrag, RH, 85 | 1972-6-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District: Cedarberg State Forest; Die Toring.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0892374-0 Collector(s) & number: Nienaber, EP, EN752 | 2000-4-27
South Africa, Western Cape, Pakhuis Pass District. R364 between Calvinia and Clanwilliam.
General notes: Soil shallow on sandstone slabs. Quartzite. Gentle slope. Copious milky sap. Fibrous soft octopus-like rootstock. Pungent. Stems with scale-like nodes and spines. Exudes sap when touched. Leaves turned up radially arranged, terminal. Fruit popcorn-like.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0254553-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 13768 | 1930-9-
South Africa, Western Cape, VAN RHYNSDORP DIV.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2013
SERIES CHAPTER
Euphorbiaceae Bruyns, PVIn: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 371-379
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Nomenclature and typification of southern African species of Euphorbia Bruyns, PVBothalia 42(2)217-245
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Euphorbiaceae: Euphorbia L. Bruyns, PVIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 513-518
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2006
1997
No results found for Euphorbia loricata Lam.
Status and criteria
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