Morphological description

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.

Habitat

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.

Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

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Residence status

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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NAM

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LES

WC

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GA

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Endemic

Naturalised

Invasive

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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Euphorbia hypericifolia L.

Published in: Sp. Pl. 1: 454 (1753)

Synonym(s)

Chamaesyce hypericifolia (L.) Millsp.


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

402 results for Euphorbia hypericifolia L.

Specimen records

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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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, R

SANBI, Pretoria

1997

SERIES

Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters Retief, E; Herman, PPJ

Strelitzia 6: 1-681

National Botanical Institute, Pretoria

1969

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Burch, DG

Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden 54:

No results found for Euphorbia hypericifolia L.

No assessment available

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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