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Euphorbia anachoreta

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Euphorbia anachoreta is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae, endemic to the Fora Islet of the Savage Islands.[1] This species has been considered a Critically Endangered species due to its highly restricted population size.[1] As most other succulent members of the genus Euphorbia, its trade is regulated under Appendix II of CITES.[3]

In the wild, it grows in the crags of basaltic rocks, where it is sheltered from salty winds.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c Rivers, M.C. (2017). "Euphorbia anachoreta". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T102818486A102818528. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T102818486A102818528.en. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  2. ^ "POWO". Retrieved 7 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Species+". Retrieved 7 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ Molero, J.; Rovira, A.M. (1998). "A note on the taxonomy of the Macaronesian Euphorbia obtusifolia complex (Euphorbiaceae)". Taxon. 47: 321–332. doi:10.2307/1223761. JSTOR 1223761.
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Euphorbia anachoreta: Brief Summary

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Euphorbia anachoreta is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae, endemic to the Fora Islet of the Savage Islands. This species has been considered a Critically Endangered species due to its highly restricted population size. As most other succulent members of the genus Euphorbia, its trade is regulated under Appendix II of CITES.

In the wild, it grows in the crags of basaltic rocks, where it is sheltered from salty winds.

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