PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / MALPIGHIALES / EUPHORBIACEAE / EUPHORBIOIDEAE / EUPHORBIEAE / EUPHORBIA / ATHYMALUS / FLANAGANII
Very dwarf, succulent, spineless; body of the plant apparently subcylindric or cylindric-obconic and only rising 1 or 2 in. above the ground, 1 1/2-2 in. thick, and with a crown of 3 or 4 series of branches around the flattened tuberculate top; branches erect or ascending, 1/2-1 1/2 in. long, when dried 2 1/2-3 lin. thick, with somewhat tooth-like tubercles, glabrous; leaves 3-5 lin. long, 1/3-1/2 lin. broad, linear, acute, channelled down the face, erect, glabrous; peduncles very numerous, nearly covering the top of the plant inside the branches, about 2 lin. long, bearing 1 involucre and a pair of linear-oblong bracts 1 1/4-1 1/2 lin. long, ciliate at the apex; involucre 1/4 in. in diam., shallowly and broadly cup-shaped, glabrous, with 4-5 glands and 5 subquadrate or transverse denticulate lobes; glands distant, spreading, 3/4-1 1/4 lin. in their greater diam., transversely oblong, subentire or minutely and irregularly toothed on the outer margin, apparently yellow; ovary sessile, puberulous; styles 1 lin. long, united into a column for half their length, with broadly cuneate 2-lobed spreading arms, glabrous, capsule and seeds not seen. From: Brown, NE; Hutchinson, J; Prain, D. 1920. Euphorbiaceae. In: WT Thiselton-Dyer (ed.), Thymelaeaceae-Ceratophylleae. Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 5(2-3): 216-516. Lovell Reeve & Co., London. [https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/15244#page/3/mode/1up] [All rights reserved]
Dwarf, glabrous succulent, 20-150 mm high, stem 20-100 mm thick, projecting 10-50 mm above ground, with many cylindrical branches 5-100 x 3-10 mm in rosette on sides, green. Leaf-rudiments 2-10 x 0.5-1.5 mm, linear. Cyathia on caducous peduncle 6-25 mm long, 6-10 mm in diam.; glands 5, yellow to yellow-green, ± entire-finely 3-15-toothed on outer margin. Flowering time Oct.-Apr. Capsule 4-6 mm in diam., glabrous. From: Bruyns, PV. 2019. Euphorbiaceae: Euphorbia L. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 905-919. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
This is readily distinguished from E. woodii, N. E. Br., by its much shorter branches and hairy ovary. From: Brown, NE; Hutchinson, J; Prain, D. 1920. Euphorbiaceae. In: WT Thiselton-Dyer (ed.), Thymelaeaceae-Ceratophylleae. Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 5(2-3): 216-516. Lovell Reeve & Co., London. [https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/15244#page/3/mode/1up] [All rights reserved]
Stabilised coastal dunes to short grassland on shallow soil overlaying rocks; Indian Ocean Coastal Belt, Sub-Escarpment Grassland, Sub-Escarpment Savanna, Albany Thicket. From: Bruyns, PV. 2019. Euphorbiaceae: Euphorbia L. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 905-919. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
30 to 185 m
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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: Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 5(2.2): 314 (1915)
Type: South Africa, Cape, grassy slopes near Kei Mouth, 100’, June 1893, Flanagan 1800 (PRE 0254449-0, holo.; K, PRE, iso.)
Euphorbia discreta N.E.Br.
Published in: Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 5(2.2): 316 (1915)
Type: South Africa, Natal, banks of Umzimkulu River near shore, 25 Feb. 1837, Bachmann 757 (K, holo.)
Euphorbia ernestii N.E.Br.
Published in: Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 5(2.2): 307 (1915)
Type: South Africa, Cape, Hospital Hill, near Queenstown, 17 Sept. 1911, Galpin 8066 (K 000253285, holo.; K, PRE, iso.)
Euphorbia franksiae N.E.Br.
Published in: Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 5(2.2): 315 (1915)
Type: South Africa, Natal, Camperdown, 19 Oct. 1910, Franks sub Medley-Wood 11727 (K, holo.; NH, PRE, iso.)
Euphorbia gatbergensis N.E.Br.
Published in: Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 5(2.2): 310 (1915)
Type: South Africa, Cape, near Gatberg (south of Elliott), Baur 251 (K, holo.)
Euphorbia passa N.E.Br.
Published in: Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 5(2.2): 313 (1915)
Type: South Africa, Natal, Cooper, cult. J.Corduroy, 6 July 1905 (K 000253311, lecto., K, isolecto.) Lectotype designated by Bruyns, Bothalia 42(2): 235 (2012).
Euphorbia woodii N.E.Br.
Published in: Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 5(2.2): 315 (1915)
Type: South Africa, Natal, Clairmont Flats, Wood 4090 (K, lecto.; NH, isolecto). Lectotype designated by Bruyns, Bothalia 42(2): 235 (2012).
Euphorbia procumbens auct., sensu N.E.Br.
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| iNhlehle | Zulu | Acocks, JPH. 1976. Field notebooks (1936-1976). |
Euphorbia woodii N.E.Br. |
| iNhlehle | Zulu | Balkwill, K; Williams, VL; Witkowski, ETF. 2001. A lexicon of plants traded in the Witwatersrand umuthi shops, South Africa, Bothalia 31(1&2): 71-98. |
Euphorbia woodii N.E.Br. |
| isihlehle | Zulu | Pooley, ES. 1998. A field guide to wildflowers KwaZulu-Natal and the eastern region, 1 ed. Natal Flora Publications Trust, Durban. |
Euphorbia woodii N.E.Br. |
| vingerpol | Afrikaans | Acocks, JPH. 1976. Field notebooks (1936-1976). |
Euphorbia woodii N.E.Br. |
| vingerpol | Afrikaans | Bruyns, PV. 2019. Euphorbiaceae: Euphorbia L.. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 905-919. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| Vingerpol | 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 woodii N.E.Br. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Malpighiales
FAMILY Euphorbiaceae
SUBFAMILY Euphorbioideae
TRIBE Euphorbieae
GENUS Euphorbia
SUBGENUS Athymalus
SPECIES flanaganii
45 results for Euphorbia flanaganii N.E.Br.
Year
Barcode: PRE0254438-0 Collector(s) & number: Comins, DM, 469 | 1952-7-26
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Barcode: PRE0254448-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Merwe, F, 1923 | 1939-7-
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Barcode: PRE0254457-0 Collector(s) & number: Story, R, 4482 | 1953-11-26
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Barcode: PRE0254536-0 Collector(s) & number: Everett, W, PRE 20589 | 1935-11-
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Barcode: PRE0254444-0 Collector(s) & number: Dyer, RA, 3127 | 1934-11-23
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Barcode: PRE0254445-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 7127 | 1966-12-27
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Barcode: PRE0254455-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 11055 | 1944-12-28
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Barcode: PRE0254450-0 Collector(s) & number: Watt, JM, 2601 | 1932-3-12
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Barcode: PRE0254439-0 Collector(s) & number: Plowes, DCH, 2414 | 1964-1-12
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Barcode: PRE0254466-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 2477 | 1898-5-28
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Barcode: PRE0254453-0 Collector(s) & number: Brown, N, PRE 46229 | 1931-2-5
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Barcode: PRE0254451-0 Collector(s) & number: Power, JH, 6503 | 1925-2-
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Barcode: PRE0254443-0 Collector(s) & number: Kuschke, A, PRE 23396 | 1938--
General notes: Grown at Bekker school farm Magaliesberg Feb. 1938
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Barcode: PRE0254467-0 Collector(s) & number: Stephens, EL, PRE 46242 | 1939-1-
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Barcode: PRE0254440-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 6820 | 1926-3-20
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Barcode: PRE0254452-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 13393 | 1927-1-4
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Barcode: PRE0254446-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 8908 | 1969-8-23
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Barcode: PRE0254456-0 Collector(s) & number: Watt, J, 5643 | 1953-9-1
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Barcode: PRE0255990-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 1865 | 1965-8-17
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Barcode: PRE0255991-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 6980 | 1966-9-22
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Barcode: PRE0255989-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Merwe, FZ, 1928 | 1939-7-
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Barcode: PRE0255988-0 Collector(s) & number: Goodwill, H, 21368 | 1934-12-
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Barcode: PRE0255987-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 10544 | 1971-9-23
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Barcode: PRE0262548-0 Collector(s) & number: Crundall, AH, PRE 46710 | 1947-5-27
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Barcode: PRE0354274-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Merwe, FZ, PRE 51809 | 1936-8-
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Barcode: PRE0580101-0 Collector(s) & number: Nienaber, EP, EN921 | 2000-9-30
General notes: Forest & Savanna. Coastal dune & swamp forest; East Coast thorn bushveld. Hill slope. Soil. Moist/damp. Clay. Dolerite. Full sun. Gentle slope. S aspect. Biotic effect: recently burned; disturbed; roadside. Geophyte, 0.15 m tall. Whitish tap roots. Common. Owner: E.L. Municipality - Mr. Meyer, telnr. 043-7052546
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Barcode: PRE0698962-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholas, A, 2449 | 1986-12-14
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Barcode: PRE0755714-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8633 | 2001-11-10
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Barcode: PRE0507994-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 8440 | 1969-3-30
General notes: 4 plants to PRE.
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Barcode: NBG0276939-0 Collector(s) & number: Bruyns, P, 11302 | 2009-1-2
General notes: Flat top of shale ride among stones and very short grass.
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Barcode: NH0145654-0 Collector(s) & number: Berruti, SM, 503 | 2015-10-31
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Barcode: PRE0995215-0 Collector(s) & number: Mbulawa, N, TSO/MB/NM/0011 | 2016-10-11
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Barcode: NH0101492-0 Collector(s) & number: Cunningham, AB, 2499 | 1987-4-13
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2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Euphorbiaceae: Euphorbia L. Bruyns, PVIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2)905-919
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Nomenclature and typification of southern African species of Euphorbia Bruyns, PVBothalia 42(2)217-245
2006
1997
1997
1996
SERIES
Red Data List of Southern African Plants Hilton-Taylor, C; Leistner, OAStrelitzia: 117-117
NBI, Cape Town
1966
SERIES
Common names of South African plants Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, EMemoirs of the Botanical Survey of South Africa 35: 1-642
Government Printer, Pretoria
1941
BOOK
The succulent Euphorbieae Dyer, RA; Sloane, BL; White, ACAbbey Garden Press, Pasadena (California)
1939
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Euphorbia woodii N.E.Br. Dyer, RA; Letty, CLFlowering Plants of South Africa 19: , t.723
1937
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Euphorbia gatbergensis N.E.Br. Dyer, RA; Letty, CLFlowering Plants of South Africa 17: , t.649
1920
FLORA
Euphorbiaceae Brown, NE; Hutchinson, J; Prain, DIn: WT Thiselton-Dyer (ed.), Thymelaeaceae-Ceratophylleae. Flora Capensis 5(2-3)216-516
Lovell Reeve & Co., London
1915
No results found for Euphorbia flanaganii N.E.Br.
Status and criteria
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