PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / MALPIGHIALES / EUPHORBIACEAE / EUPHORBIOIDEAE / EUPHORBIEAE / EUPHORBIA / CHAMAESYCE / TENAX
Succulent, much-branched, dioecious shrub, 50-500 mm tall, sometimes with tuberous rootstock, branches very slender, 2-4 mm diam., erect, greyish, often roughened and slightly ridged. Leaves opposite, ± sessile, triangular, 1-3 mm long. Cyathia 2-3 mm diam., glands ± entire, greenish yellow. 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]
Dioecious, much-branched, succulent shrub, 5-50 cm, sometimes with tuberous rootstock; stems very slender, erect, greyish, often roughened, 2-4 mm diam., often slightly ridged. Leaves opposite, ± sessile, triangular, 1-3 mm long. Cyathia 2-3 mm diam., glands ± entire, greenish yellow. 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]
Among restios on sand. 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]
Fynbos on sand to karroid scrub on shales on slopes. 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]
W of Kotzesrus, Nieuwoudtville to Cape Peninsula. 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]
Kotzesrus, Nieuwoudtville to Cape Peninsula. 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]
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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: Trav. S. Africa 1: 219 (1822)
Type: South Africa, Cape, Hangklip, near Ongeluks River, Ceres div., 17 July 1811, Burchell 1219 (K, holo.)
Arthrothamnus cymosus Klotzsch & Garcke
Published in: Abh. Königl. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1859: 63 (1860)
Type: South Africa, Cape, Ecklon & Zeyher, Euphorb. 24 (W, lecto.) Lectotype designated by Bruyns, Bothalia 42(2): 222 (2012).
Arthrothamnus ecklonii Klotzsch & Garcke
Published in: Abh. Königl. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1859: 63 (1860)
Type: South Africa, Cape, Ecklon & Zeyher, Euphorb. 24, (Ecklon 1871) (W, lecto.) Lectotype designated by Bruyns, Bothalia 42(2): 222 (2012).
Arthrothamnus scopiformis Klotzsch & Garcke
Published in: Abh. Königl. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1859: 63 (1860)
Type: South Africa, Cape, Bergius (missing)
Euphorbia arceuthobioides Boiss.
Published in: Cent. Euphorb.: 20 (1860)
Type: South Africa, Cape, 70.10, Ecklon & Zeyher, Euphorb. 76, (Ecklon 1312) (G, holo.; W, iso.)
Euphorbia serpiformis Boiss.
Published in: Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 15(2.1): 75 (1862)
Type: South Africa, Cape, Berg River Valley, Zeyher 1535 (BOL, lecto.; K, S, SAM, W, WU, Z, isolecto.) Lectotype designated by Bruyns, Bothalia 42(2): 222 (2012)
Euphorbia arrecta N.E.Br., nom.illegit., non N.E.Br. (1914)
Published in: Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 5(2.2): 283 (1915)
Type: South Africa, Cape, Berg River Valley, Zeyher 1535 (K, holo.; BOL, S, SAM, W, WU, Z, iso.)
Euphorbia rhombifolia Boiss. var. cymosa N.E.Br.
Published in: Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 5(2.2): 285 (1915)
Euphorbia mixta N.E.Br., nom.nov. pro E. arrecta N.E.Br. (1915), nom.illegit. non N.E.Br. (1914)
Published in: Fl. Cap. 5(2): 585 (1925)
Type: South Africa, Cape, Berg River Valley, Zeyher 1535 (K, holo.; BOL, S, SAM, W, WU, Z, iso.)
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| steenbokmelkbos | Afrikaans | 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. | |
| steenbokmelkbos | 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 arceuthobioides Boiss. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Malpighiales
FAMILY Euphorbiaceae
SUBFAMILY Euphorbioideae
TRIBE Euphorbieae
GENUS Euphorbia
SUBGENUS Chamaesyce
SPECIES tenax
69 results for Euphorbia tenax Burch.
Year
Barcode: PRE0250990-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 5748 | 1914-10-
South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0464839-0 Collector(s) & number: Anderson, ER, H 13 | 1975-3-7
South Africa, Free State, KOFFIEFONTEIN; DE BEERS MINE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0250986-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, CLP, 1535 | --
South Africa, Western Cape, CLANWILLIAM DIV.; BERG VALLEY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1468533-0 Collector(s) & number: Leach, LC, 16864 | --
South Africa, Western Cape, W. Cape (Oudtshoorn) Dysseldorp - Kamanassie Dam.
General notes: REF. 449
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0250999-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 16434 | 1952-9-21
South Africa, Western Cape, VAN RHYNSDORP DIV.; NIEUWERUST; N. OF NIEUWERUST.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0248800-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, CLP, 1535 | 1817--
South Africa, Western Cape, CLANWILLIAM DIV.; BERG VALLEY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0250993-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, CLP, 1535 | --
South Africa, Western Cape, CLANWILLIAM DIV.; BERG VALLEY FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1468443-0 Collector(s) & number: Leach, LC, 17118 | --
South Africa, Northern Cape, Brakdam
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0839425-0 Collector(s) & number: Pole-Evans, IB, PRE 19633 | 1920-1-5
South Africa, Free State, GLEN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0250991-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 8146 | 1896-7-15
South Africa, Cape Province, ZOUT RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0511456-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 3324 | 1976-10-24
South Africa, Western Cape, OUDTSHOORN; 10 KM. S. OF OUDTSHOORN ON RD. TO GEORGE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0639256-0 Collector(s) & number: Bohnen, P, 5891 | 1979-7-6
South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE; VERMAAKLIKHEID, SLOPE ABOVE DUIVEHOKS RIVER ON FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0177428-0 Collector(s) & number: Desmet, PG, 2123 | 1999-10-23
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Baviaanskloof. Willowmore, Ganna Kloof. Mountain slope 1.5km S of farm house. Lat (dd): 33.46355, Long (dd): 23.66799.
General notes: Steep mountain slope. Renosterveld. Shale. Exposure: partial. Well-drained. Rocky, loam soil. 0.3m spindly stem succulent; perennial. Leaf flower. Flowering: yellow. Occasional. In other shrubs.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0354326-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 704 | 1946-9-1
South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCHBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1468497-0 Collector(s) & number: Unknown, s.n. | 1904-1-
South Africa, Northern Cape, Region Kimberley Div. Warrenton
General notes: McGREGOR MUSEUM, KIMBERLEY. Euphorbia arceuthobioides Bois Euphorbia spartaria N. E. Br. Determinavit: P. Bruyns Date: [Information has been cut off the label]
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0248566-0 Collector(s) & number: Merunkova, K, FSA KM42/06 | 2008-10-24
South Africa, Western Cape, Western Cape. West Coast. Piketberg. 32°51'02.7"S, 18°44'11.5"E.
General notes: Alt. 614 m. Fynbos shrubland on sandstone. Piketberg Sandstone Fynbos.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0250911-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, PRE 45992 | 1927-10-31
South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH DIV.; BETWEEN VAN DER STEL AND SIR LOWRYS PASSABOUT 0.5MI. BELOW THE RAILWAYLINE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0267543-0 Collector(s) & number: Bruyns, P, 11405A | 2009-7-5
South Africa, Cape Province, Bitterfontein Dist. Witwater-Klipvey, on sand.
General notes: Alt. 130 m. On sand among Restios, Renoster and scattered clumps of grass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0250908-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, PRE 45987 | 1927-11-
South Africa, Western Cape, SIR LOWRYS PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1468393-0 Collector(s) & number: Perry, PL, 3655 | 1989-10-16
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape WORCESTER. Karoo NBG veld. Upper plateau
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0054929-0 Collector(s) & number: Unknown, s.n. | 1943-8-
South Africa, Western Cape, C. P., Clanwilliam dist. Cedarberg, Matjesrivier.
General notes: Collected by G.E. Wapener, 103A. =Compton 5042
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0196414-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 1835 | 2000-9-12
South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp. Rooivlei Farm, 18 km NE of Bredasdorp on south side of R319. 0.5 km east of Trig Beacon 172. Altitude: 120-180 m.
General notes: Renosterveld on shale, with small patches of quartz pebbles. Mostly east facing (15°), but with two plateaus, separated by deep gulleys. 80 ha patch of >20 year old veld. Moderate grazing pressure. Local on rocky areas. Cyathia greenish yellow. Underground rootstock. Upright branches to 0.3 m. Botanical Society Cape Lowlands Project.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0250996-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 12711 | 1946-4-20
South Africa, Western Cape, CERES DIV.; ZUURVLAKTE; BETWEEN SNEEUWKOP AND WINKELHAAKS RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0248801-0 Collector(s) & number: Buchell, M, 1219 | 1811-7-17
South Africa, Cape Province, CERES DIV.; ONGELUKS RIVER; HANGKLIP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0250900-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 4897 | 1927-11-12
South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH DIV.; VAN DER STEL; DENNEGEUR FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0250903-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 7215 | 1896-1-
South Africa, Western Cape, SIR LOWRYS PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0250905-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, PRE 45985 | 1939-10-
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE TOWN; LION'S HEAD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0035727-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 34765 | 1977-11-11
South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch District: Flats between Gordons Bay and Strand.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0252210-0 Collector(s) & number: Dahlstrand, KA, 2211 | 1972-1-21
South Africa, Western Cape, ELGIN DIST; MR. E. CURRIES FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1468531-0 Collector(s) & number: Barker, WF, 8198 | 1953-10-19
South Africa, Western Cape, Dist. George, C.P. Kandelaars River
General notes: Ex NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS OF SOUTH AFRICA KIRSTENBOSCH, NEWLANDS, C.P.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0250909-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 4179 | 1962-10-18
South Africa, Western Cape, MALMESBURY DIV.; BUFFELSRIVIER; VICINITY OF HARDY-JOUBERTS SAMPLE PLOTS NEAR BOKBAAI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0544275-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 3581 | 1978-2-7
South Africa, Western Cape, HOPEFIELD; PORTUGEESFONTEIN; N. OF HOPEFIELD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0251020-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, PRE 60076 | 1941-9-
South Africa, Western Cape, CLANWILLIAM DIV.; NARDOUW PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0250899-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 4883 | 1927-11-12
South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH DIV.; VAN DER STEL; DENNEGEUR FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0250902-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 7687 | 1942-1-
South Africa, Western Cape, SOUTH-WESTERN REGION; STELLENBOSCH DIV.; BOTTELARY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0250907-0 Collector(s) & number: Frames, PR, 6897 | 1926-8-
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; LION'S RUMP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0208771-0 Collector(s) & number: Jardine, I, 557 | 2006-10-25
South Africa, Western Cape, Knolfontein, Swartruggens, 60 km NE of Ceres. 32°52'42.2" S; 19°38'32.2" E.
General notes: Fynbos biome. Mountain Fynbos vegetation. Gentle, hill slope. Well-drained, sandy soil. Sandstone. Partial shade. S aspect. No biotic effect seen. Dwarf shrub. Flowers light yellow, 5 petals, in 2's or 3's at ends of small side, branches. Fruit absent. Plant height 30 cm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0250910-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 2620 | 1926-3-21
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE DIV.; BETWEEN SEAPOINT AND CAMPSBAY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0602958-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 3581 | 1978-2-7
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE TOWN.; PORTUGEESFONTEIN NORTH OF HOPEFIELD.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0773714-0 Collector(s) & number: Beyers, JBP, 73 | 1988-9-13
South Africa, Western Cape, BOTTLARYBERG; KOOPMANSKLOOF FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0610006-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 4715 | 1979-9-13
South Africa, Western Cape, MALMESBURY DIST.; PAARDEBERG MOUNTAIN; SE MID-SLOPES OF AASVOGELKOP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0252160-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 20661 | 1959-10-13
South Africa, Western Cape, MALMESBURY DIV.
General notes: Fairly frequent.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0250913-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 8532 | 1973-8-30
South Africa, Western Cape, BETWEEN PORTERVILLE AND GREY'S PASS.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0507701-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Breda, 4367 | 1975-9-16
South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District: Near Graafwater on road Clanwilliam to Graafwater.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1468538-0 Collector(s) & number: Barker, WF, 8198 | 1953-10-19
South Africa, Western Cape, Dist. George, C.P. Kandelaars Rivier.
General notes: Det. L. Willems
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0250901-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 4767 | 1927-11-6
South Africa, Western Cape, BETWEEN GORDONS BAY AND VAN DER STEL ABOUT HALFWAY THE TWO PLACES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1565246-0 Collector(s) & number: Winter, PJD, 240921/03 | 2021-9-24
South Africa, Western Cape, Malmesbury. Slope about 1 km WSW of Swartland Winery.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0208765-0 Collector(s) & number: Jardine, I, 601 | 2006-11-15
South Africa, Western Cape, Knolfontein, Swartruggens, 60 km NE of Ceres. 32°51'11.0" S; 19°38'49.7" E.
General notes: Fynbos biome. Mountain Fynbos vegetation. Plateau. Well-drained, sandy soil. Sandstone. Full sun. N aspect. No biotic effect seen. Dwarf shrub. Terminal yellow flowers. Fruit absent. Plant height 10 cm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0250912-0 Collector(s) & number: Lewis, GJ, 4814 | 1953-9-14
South Africa, Western Cape, MALMESBURY DIV.; COMMONAGE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0840384-0 Collector(s) & number: Emdon, IM, 119 | 1977-10-25
South Africa, Western Cape, CLANWILLIAM; S of PAKHUIS PASS; KLEIN KLIPHUIS.
General notes: Common
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1565213-0 Collector(s) & number: Winter, PJD, 200821/03 | 2021-8-20
South Africa, Western Cape, Cedarberg. Klipfonteinrant. Uitkyk Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0251068-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 631 | 1896-1-13
South Africa, Western Cape, SIR LOWRYS PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0605080-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 9307 | 1976-9-4
South Africa, Western Cape, WUPPERTHAL; BOONTJIESKLOOF FARM EAST OF PAKHUIS PASS, 250 M ALONG TO
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0800226-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 6038 A | 1930-3-
South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH; VAN DER STEL; BETWN VAN DER STEL AND SIR LOWRY'S PASS STATIONS AND VAN DER STEL AND GORDON'S BAY
General notes: Male plants occasional. Female plants very rare.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0621250-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 4174 | 1978-12-13
South Africa, Western Cape, DARLING; BUCK BAY FARM. CAMP ON PLAIN NEAR NORTHERN BOUNDARY
General notes: Occasional. Widespread. Sparse
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0719413-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 7844 | 1984-10-25
South Africa, Western Cape, CLANWILLIAM DIST; SWARTBOSKRAAL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0250997-0 Collector(s) & number: Howes, FN, 172 | 1923-9-25
South Africa, Western Cape, PIQUETBERG DIV.; EENDEKUIL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0508015-0 Collector(s) & number: Prior, A, PRE 14066 | --
South Africa, Western Cape, Green Point.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1468504-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourcade, HG, 3216 | 1976-3-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Hans Meys Kraal
General notes: GOVERNMENT HERBARIUM STELLENBOSCH Euphorbia spartaria N.E. Br. [Check Det]
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
1941
BOOK
The succulent Euphorbieae Dyer, RA; Sloane, BL; White, ACAbbey Garden Press, Pasadena (California)
1915
No results found for Euphorbia tenax Burch.
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