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Euphorbia actinoclada is a succulent subshrub from the spurge family, native to dry tropical areas of Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya. It is grown mainly by collectors and needs sharp drainage and plenty of sun.
Euphorbia actinoclada is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is endemic to Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia.
As most other succulent members of the genus Euphorbia, its trade is regulated under Appendix II of CITES.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
