Japanese poinsettia
Euphorbia heterophylla L.
Euphorbia heterophylla is a species in the Euphorbiaceae family, commonly known as Japanese poinsettia. It is native to regions including Ontario, Belgium, and various locations in the Americas. The species was first described in 1753 by Linnaeus.
Description
Euphorbia heterophylla is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family and is known by several common names, including Japanese poinsettia, Mexican fireplant, and painted euphorbia. It is found in a wide range of locations, including Ontario, the Flemish Region of Belgium, and parts of South and Central America. Linnaeus first described the species in 1753. The name was interpreted by Dressler through a Plukenet plate, though no material was found at LINN. The plant is notable for its distinctive appearance and belongs to the large and diverse spurge family.
Other common names
Mexican fireplantJapanese poinsettiapainted euphorbiapainted spurgepaintedleafmilkweedJoseph’s Coatvarious-leaved spurge
Distribution
Ontario · Complejo Humedales Hato Corozal. Cienaga Zapatosa · BR · CO · TR · TW · MM · VU · SA · EG · NP · Belgium · Flemish Region · NU · WS · SB · Corregimiento de San Antonio de Chamí · BI · CY · NR · PK · KI · IT · IQ · KH · TD · BT · BF · 6 km vía Fundación Tequendama Daabon · KM
Synonyms
Poinsettia heterophyllaTithymalus heterophyllusCyathophora heterophylaEuphorbia frangulaefoliaPoinsettia geniculata var. heterophyllaEuphorbia heterophylla var. genuina
