Annual or perennial herb, up to 400 mm tall. Leaf margin serrate, at least in upper third. Cyathia in almost leafless lateral and terminal glomerules. Capsule glabrous, shorter than 1.4 mm. Flowers reddish brown. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Chamaesyce hypericifolia (L.) Millsp.
Grassland, bushveld, disturbed places. Native to the Neotropics. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Chamaesyce hypericifolia (L.) Millsp.
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
FSA
SA
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NAM
ESW
LES
WC
EC
NC
FS
GA
KZN
LP
MP
NW
Absent
Indigenous
Endemic
Naturalised
Invasive
Names and Sources
Published in: Sp. Pl. 1: 454 (1753)
Chamaesyce hypericifolia (L.) Millsp.
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Malpighiales
FAMILY Euphorbiaceae
SUBFAMILY Euphorbioideae
TRIBE Euphorbieae
GENUS Euphorbia
SPECIES hypericifolia
402 results for Euphorbia hypericifolia L.
Year
Barcode: PRE0823311-0 Collector(s) & number: Bredenkamp, CL, 1260 | 1997-1-14
South Africa, Eastern Cape, 10 km from Engcobo to Umtata, Route 61. 31°40'115"S 28°08'187"E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243287-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholson, HB, 1261 | 1972-8-13
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ST. MICHAEL'S-ON-SEA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0697776-0 Collector(s) & number: Ubbink, B, 1312 | 1985-2-27
South Africa, North West, P. U. TUINE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243291-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 7269 | 1968-1-11
South Africa, Western Cape, ONDERPAPEGAAIBERG; STELLENBOSCH; TORTEDUIFLAAN 8
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243290-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 11991 | 1925-2-
South Africa, Western Cape, WELLINGTON DIST.; KLIPVLEI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243286-0 Collector(s) & number: Baijnath, H, 385 | 1967-4-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NGOME; RENISHAW NORTH; N OF AMAHLONGWA RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0563031-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 1156 | 1997-5-1
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Middelburg Distrik: ± 5 km vanaf Middelburg op Belfast pad, by brug langs rivier.
General notes: Nie volop.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0137800-0 Collector(s) & number: Coleman, TA, 741 | 1974-1-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Farm Thornham.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0065954-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 4540 | 1969-11-18
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Edge of Banzi pan. Ndumu Game Reserve.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243279-0 Collector(s) & number: Harrison, ER, 348 | 1967-12-20
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PALM RIDGE FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0049524-0 Collector(s) & number: Harding, R, 184 | 1962-4-7
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243270-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 1359 | 1970-2-16
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA; LES MARAIS; CORELLILAAN 664
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0114800-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 779 | 1992-1-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Danhouser District, Fairbreeze Farm, rehabilitated donga above Mbabane River.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0004209-0 Collector(s) & number: Wood, JM, 1213 | -2-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umhlanga.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243276-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 7299 | 1967-1-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UMZINTO DIET.; KELSY BEACH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0044534-0 Collector(s) & number: Lawn, JG, 110 | 1956-4-6
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Clarendon, Pietermaritzburg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243272-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 1644 | 1953-1-15
South Africa, Mpumalanga, SKIPBERG; NELSPRUIT DIST.; KRUGER NAT. PARK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0557162-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, PA, 2441 | 1978-6-14
Botswana, NORTHERN DIST.; MABABE DEPRESSION
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0800597-0 Collector(s) & number: Junod, HA, 4556 | --
South Africa, Limpopo, SOUTPANSBERG; SIBASA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0012662-0 Collector(s) & number: Thorncroft, G, 758 | 1910-4-
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Kaap Muiden, West of Barberton.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0730279-0 Collector(s) & number: Clarke, B, 1731 | 1987-1-20
South Africa, Mpumalanga, DELMAS - WITBANK ROAD, C 50 KM FROM DELMAS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0631101-0 Collector(s) & number: Onderstall, JJH, 1039 | 1983-2-18
South Africa, Mpumalanga, SABIE; MAIN ROAD NELSPRUIT TO SABIE, C.20 KM SOUTH OF SABIE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0055004-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 4883 | 1964-3-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, Isiphingo mouth.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0054447-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 5655 | 1965-1-18
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ubombo. 8 miles west of Mkuze.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0129864-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 12670 | 1994-9-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, North Coast. Richards Bay Harbour, Western side.
General notes: Herb. Vegetation type: road verge. Substrate: soil. Soil type: sand and gravel. Exposure: sun. Aspect: North. Slope: level. Other: in open herb stand (secondary). Notes: common. Periodically mowed.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0054922-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 4858 | 1964-2-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, Umbongintwini, just above golf course.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243288-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholson, HB, 1293 | 1973-5-3
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ST. MICHAEL'S-ON-SEA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0353875-0 Collector(s) & number: Zwanziger, S, 518 | 1974-11-
South Africa, Limpopo, LANGJAN NAT. RES.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243285-0 Collector(s) & number: Vahrmeijer, J(H), 988 | 1965-5-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INGWAVUMA DIST.; OTOBOTINI PONT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0734297-0 Collector(s) & number: Glen, HF, 1752 | 1989-4-25
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MTUNZINI DISTRICT; UMLALAZI NATURE RES.; BETWEEN CARAVAN PARK AND HUTTED CAMP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0580180-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 3148 | 2000-12-9
South Africa, Free State, Between Warden and Vrede. 27° 30.566' S, 29° 00.38' E
General notes: Grassland. Moist cool Highveld grassland. Plain. Soil. Well-drained. Gravel. Full sun. No slope. Biotic effect: roadside. Herb, 5 - 7 cm tall. Small fruit red. Milky latex. Flowers: absent.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243280-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 4540 | 1969-11-18
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NDUMU GAME RES.; BANZI PAN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0498650-0 Collector(s) & number: Liebenberg, LCC, 8679 | 1977-2-
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA; GARSTFONTEIN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0745137-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Meulen, F, 64 | 1975-2-18
South Africa, North West, ZEERUST; MANWANE; 40 KM NW ALONG ROAD TO LOBATSE ON SLIGHTLY SLOPING SITE IN RIVER VALLEY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0103683-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholson, HB, 2624 | 1988-2-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0260392-0 Collector(s) & number: Unknown, s.n. | 1962-5-22
South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch Dist. Botanical Gardens on rubbish heap.
General notes: On rubbish heap. Weed.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243278-0 Collector(s) & number: Ross, JH, 2199 | 1969-10-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UMHLANGA RIVER; HAWAAN FOR.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0082679-0 Collector(s) & number: Schrire, BD, 1513 | 1983-11-9
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Nkwalini between Eshowe and Melmoth.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0076729-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholson, HB, 2298 | 1983-2-3
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, St. Michaels-on-Sea.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0061534-0 Collector(s) & number: Harrison, ER, 348 | 1969-12-20
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hlabisa, Palm Ridge Farm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0154598-0 Collector(s) & number: Nemando, R., 94 | 2023-2-17
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Harry Gwala District Municipality area, uMzimkhulu Local Municipality area, Korongo Valley Guest Farm, Ixopo.
General notes: Permit number: OP2815/2022. Issuing Authority: Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0037208-0 Collector(s) & number: King, 20 | 1946-3-20
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mt. Edgecombe.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243271-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 5505 | 1949-5-4
South Africa, Mpumalanga, NELSPRUIT DIST.; KRUGER NAT. PARK; 18 MI. N. OF MALELANE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243282-0 Collector(s) & number: Huntley, KD, 273 | 1947-6-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PIETERMARITZBURG DIS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243284-0 Collector(s) & number: Unknown, 569 | 1960-2-9
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INGWAVUMA DIST.; SOKHONTE PAN; PONGOLO FLOOD PLAIN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0051942-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 5655 | 1965-1-18
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ubombo, 8 miles west of of Mkuze.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0128505-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 12228 | 1993-2-23
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, North Coast. Richards Bay. Harbour (South-West) [berm, North of Tidal Gates].
General notes: Vegetation type: open secondary scrub. Substrate: soil. Soil type: sand. Exposure: sun. Aspect: North. Slope: gentle. Plant features: herb; stems slender, erect or ascending. Notes: common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0024433-0 Collector(s) & number: King, KF, 491 | --
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Winterton.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243283-0 Collector(s) & number: Wells, MJ, 1885 | 1958-4-25
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NEW HANOVER DIST.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0035650-0 Collector(s) & number: McMartin, A, s.n. | 1945-2-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mt. Edgecombe.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0074391-0 Collector(s) & number: Buthelezi, CN, 39 | 1981-12-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 6 km from Port Shepstone to Izingolweni.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0022026-0 Collector(s) & number: Rump, WG, s.n. | 1932-3-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0611159-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 2278 | 1980-5-9
South Africa, Mpumalanga, NELSPRUIT; LAEVELD BOT. TUIN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243281-0 Collector(s) & number: Maputaland Expedition, TRV 14275 | 1914-6-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MAPUTALAND
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0056401-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 7299 | 1967-1-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umzinto, Kelsey beach on side of road.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0810574-0 Collector(s) & number: Jordaan, M, 2961 | 1995-5-12
South Africa, Mpumalanga, 80 km from Waterval-Boven on Sabie road; After Sabie/Lydenburg junction; Along road.
General notes: Rocky grassland. Dolomite rocks. Unburnt. Weed along road in disturbed area. Prostrate herb. Stems red.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243293-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 6757 | 1966-3-13
South Africa, Western Cape, JACARANDA FARM; ON STRANDWEG BEFORE GOLF COURSE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0100925-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholson, HB, 2509 | 1986-9-6
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Shelly Beach.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0131859-0 Collector(s) & number: Siebert, SJ, 3069 | 2006-9-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Thulazihleka Pan. Medway Road, Richards Bay.
General notes: Erect slender herb up to c. 0.35m tall; Semi-woody. Leaves reddish-green; three veined from base. Flowers on tips of branches. Biome: short coastal grassland. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: well drained. Soil type: stony/sandy. Exposure: full sun. Altitude: 15m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243275-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 5782 | 1965-5-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN; REUNION ROCK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0243292-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 6757 | 1966-3-13
South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH; ON RD. TO STRAND
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0823569-0 Collector(s) & number: Bredenkamp, CL, 1088 | 1997-1-11
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Indwe to Lady Frere; Route 396. 31°33'51.0"S 27°24'95.9"E.
General notes: Grassland encroached upon by A. karroo. Plant height: 0.05 m. Common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0068100-0 Collector(s) & number: Ross, 2199 | 1969-10-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hawaan Forest, South of bank. Umhlanga.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0734300-0 Collector(s) & number: Glen, HF, 1753 | 1989-4-25
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MTUNZINI DISTRICT; UMLALAZI NATURE RES.; BETWEEN CARAVAN PARK AND HUTTED CAMP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0354181-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 5655 | 1965-1-18
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UBOMBO DIST.; ROOIRAND NAT. RES.; 8 MI. W. OF MKUZE ON KOPPIE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0795814-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 12228 | 1993-2-23
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, North Coast; Richards Bay; Harbour (south-west) [berm, north of Tidal Gates]. 28°49'S ; 32°02'E.
General notes: Open secondary scrub. Sandy soil. Sun. Gentle N slope. Herb; stems slender, erect or ascending. Common. Ex Ward Herbarium, University of Durban-Westville, Natal, S. Afr. Det: C.J. Ward - Conf. R.H. Archer
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0105406-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholson, HB, 2656 | 1989-1-3
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Near Margate Airport.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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2006
BOOK
Checklist of the Flowering Plants of Sub-Saharan Africa Klopper, RR; Chatelain, C; Banninger, V; Spichiger, RSANBI, Pretoria
1997
SERIES
Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters Retief, E; Herman, PPJStrelitzia 6: 1-681
National Botanical Institute, Pretoria
1969
No results found for Euphorbia hypericifolia L.
| Part(s) of plant used | Use(s) | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | Medicinally | Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved] |
| Unspecified | Used medicinally | Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved] |
| Latex | Skin lesions species in text under E. glomerifera | Burkill, HM. 1994. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 2. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved] |
| Latex | Purgative species in text under E. glomerifera | Burkill, HM. 1994. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 2. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [All rights reserved] |
| Unspecified | Used medicinally | Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved] |
| Unspecified | Used medicinally | Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved] |
| Latex | Purgative | Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved] |
| Unspecified | Used medicinally | Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved] |
| Unspecified | Medicinally | Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved] |
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