| Euphorbia enopla | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Euphorbia |
| Species: | E. enopla |
| Binomial name | |
| Euphorbia enopla | |
Euphorbia enopla, sometimes referred to as the milk barrel or pincushion euphorbia, is a subtropical succulent species of flowering plant in the genus Euphorbia native to South Africa. The species is also grown as a houseplant.[ citation needed ]
Euphorbia enopla forms dense clusters of small succulent branches. Each branch typically has four ridges, each with a line of long spines.[ citation needed ] Young spines are often red or yellow, darkening to black as they mature. [1] Like all Euphorbia species, Euphorbia enopla exudes toxic white latex when damaged. [2]
Euphorbia enopla closely resembles many cacti, but this resemblance is due to convergent evolution. Euphorbias are not closely related to cacti.
Tests on the plant have identified the presence of flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, glycosides, anthraquinones, triterpenoids, and phytosterols. [2]
Native to South Africa, Euphorbia enopla commonly grows in the Eastern Cape and Karoo regions. [2]
It grows best in well-drained soil and with direct sunlight. [2]
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