Observations in the Family: Euphorbiaceae

Acalypha glandulifolia

Acalypha glandulifolia
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Location: Robinsons Bush, Cavern
Observed on: 21st August 2007
Added to iSpot: 11th November 2012
Likely ID: Red Catkins (Acalypha glandulifolia)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
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Description: EUPHORBIACEAE. Stems branch from base. Leaf veins prominent from beneath; margins with short sharp teeth each with hairlike gland. Flowers-male and female on different plants. Attached photos of male.

Euphorbia

Euphorbia - Olive Trail - Naukluft Park
By: errol.douwes
Location: D854, Hardap
Observed on: 21st August 2012
Added to iSpot: 11th November 2012
Likely ID: Slender Candelabra Euphorbia, Gifboom (Euphorbia avasmontana var. avasmontana)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Euphorbia on Hantam

Euphorbia sp Hantam
By: Alan Horstmann
Botanical Society of South AfricaSucculent Society of South Africa
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Location: Calvinia On Top of Hantam
Observed on: 1st October 2012
Added to iSpot: 9th November 2012
Likely ID: Gifmelkbos (Euphorbia mauritanica var. mauritanica)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 4
Description: Unsure if this E mauritanica.

Acalypha angustata male and female

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Location: R40, Barberton
Observed on: 1st November 2012
Added to iSpot: 6th November 2012
Likely ID: Katpisbossie (Acalypha angustata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Tree in bushveld

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By: Leigh-AnnLeigh-Ann's reputation in PlantsLeigh-Ann's reputation in PlantsLeigh-Ann's reputation in Plants
Location: Steelpoort, Limpopo
Observed on: 2nd November 2012
Added to iSpot: 6th November 2012
Likely ID: Spirostachys africana
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

Shrub in bushveld

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By: Leigh-AnnLeigh-Ann's reputation in PlantsLeigh-Ann's reputation in PlantsLeigh-Ann's reputation in Plants
Location: Steelpoort, Limpopo
Observed on: 1st November 2012
Added to iSpot: 6th November 2012
Likely ID: Small Lavender Croton (Croton pseudopulchellus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Herb in bushveld

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Location: Steelpoort, Limpopo
Observed on: 1st November 2012
Added to iSpot: 6th November 2012
Likely ID: Dalechampia galpinii
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Herb in bushveld

Tragia dioica
By: Leigh-AnnLeigh-Ann's reputation in PlantsLeigh-Ann's reputation in PlantsLeigh-Ann's reputation in Plants
Location: Steelpoort, Limpopo
Observed on: 2nd November 2012
Added to iSpot: 6th November 2012
Likely ID: Tragia dioica
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Tree in bushveld

Spirostachys africana
By: Leigh-AnnLeigh-Ann's reputation in PlantsLeigh-Ann's reputation in PlantsLeigh-Ann's reputation in Plants
Location: Steelpoort, Limpopo
Observed on: 1st November 2012
Added to iSpot: 6th November 2012
Likely ID: Spirostachys africana
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Euphorbia in bushveld

Euphorbia sekukuniensis
By: Leigh-AnnLeigh-Ann's reputation in PlantsLeigh-Ann's reputation in PlantsLeigh-Ann's reputation in Plants
Location: Steelpoort, Limpopo
Observed on: 1st November 2012
Added to iSpot: 6th November 2012
Likely ID: Euphorbia sekukuniensis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1

Shrub in bushveld

Croton gratissimus
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Location: Steelpoort, Limpopo
Observed on: 1st November 2012
Added to iSpot: 6th November 2012
Likely ID: Croton gratissimus var. subgratissimus
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Euphorbia hamata

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By: koosclaassens
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Location: Strandloper St, Jacobs Bay
Observed on: 5th November 2012
Added to iSpot: 5th November 2012
Likely ID: olifantspoot (Euphorbia hamata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Euphorbiaceae

Euphorbiaceae
By: Judd KirkelJudd Kirkel is knowledgeable about PlantsJudd Kirkel's earned reputation in PlantsJudd Kirkel's earned reputation in PlantsJudd Kirkel's earned reputation in PlantsJudd Kirkel's earned reputation in PlantsJudd Kirkel's earned reputation in Plants
Location: A9, Chimanimani
Observed on: 29th April 2010
Added to iSpot: 3rd November 2012
Likely ID: Euphorbia ingens
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Steenbok Milkbush

Euphorbia burmannii - Steenbok Milkbush
By: Mo
Botanical Society of South AfricaMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)
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Location: Blaauwberg
Observed on: 23rd October 2012
Added to iSpot: 31st October 2012
Likely ID: Sweet Milkbush (Euphorbia burmannii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Gifberg Euphorbia

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By: magrietb
Botanical Society of South AfricaSpider Club of South Africa
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Location: Waterval resort, Maskam
Observed on: 20th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 29th October 2012
Likely ID: Melktou (Euphorbia mauritanica var. mauritanica)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Croton sylvaticus-6119

Croton sylvaticus-6119
By: Graham G
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Location: 10, Valley View Rd
Observed on: 27th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 29th October 2012
Likely ID: Fever Tree (Croton sylvaticus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Clutia cordata-6027

Clutia cordata-6027
By: Graham G
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Location: 10, Valley View Rd
Observed on: 27th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 29th October 2012
Likely ID: Clutia cordata
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Tree Euphorbia

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By: BredenkampBredenkamp's reputation in PlantsBredenkamp's reputation in Plants
Location: Dithabaneng Dam Rd, Pilanesberg National Park
Observed on: 21st October 2012
Added to iSpot: 28th October 2012
Likely ID: Tree Euphorbia (Euphorbia ingens)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Euphorbia

Euphorbia
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Renosterkoppies S21-S114
Observed on: 28th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 28th October 2012
Likely ID: Euphorbia cooperi var. cooperi
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1

Interesting Euphorbia, Namaqualand - 2012

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By: marlandza
Botanical Society of South Africa
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Location: Springbok, Namaqualand
Observed on: 22nd October 2012
Added to iSpot: 26th October 2012
Likely ID: Euphorbia filiflora
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 6
Description: Growing beside the road - not sure of correct name for habitat - stony ground. UPDATE: Thanks to Tony for habitat.

Milkbush

Milkbush
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Knersvlakte
Observed on: 1st August 2012
Added to iSpot: 26th October 2012
Likely ID: Euphorbia hamata
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Euphorbia sp.

Euphorbia sp.
By: Nicky
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Location: Cockscomb
Observed on: 13th August 2011
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2012
Likely ID: Euphorbia ferox
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Euphorbia esculenta

Euphorbia esculenta
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: Cockscomb
Observed on: 13th August 2011
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2012
Likely ID: Euphorbia esculenta
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: A nutritious Euphorbia producing numerous almost upright fingers from a buried main stem.

Clut

Clut
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Paardeberg Hillock
Observed on: 20th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2012
Likely ID: Clutia alaternoides
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Dalechampia capensis

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By: Douglas Euston-BrownPlants expert
Location: R332, Baviaanskloof
Observed on: 9th March 2012
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2012
Likely ID: Dalechampia capensis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

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By: KobieKobie's reputation in PlantsKobie's reputation in PlantsKobie's reputation in Plants
Location: R40, Barberton
Observed on: 21st October 2012
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2012
Likely ID: Naboom (Euphorbia ingens)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Acalypha

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By: Andrew Hankey
South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: 46, Swanevelder Rd
Observed on: 19th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2012
Likely ID: Forest Mock Nettle (Acalypha glabrata var. glabrata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Euphorbiaceae

Euphorbiaceae
By: Judd KirkelJudd Kirkel is knowledgeable about PlantsJudd Kirkel's earned reputation in PlantsJudd Kirkel's earned reputation in PlantsJudd Kirkel's earned reputation in PlantsJudd Kirkel's earned reputation in PlantsJudd Kirkel's earned reputation in Plants
Location: R540, Sabie
Observed on: 19th May 2007
Added to iSpot: 20th October 2012
Likely ID: Euphorbia striata
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Euphorbia heptagona

Euphorbia heptagona
By: Nicky
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Location: Baviaanskloof
Observed on: 5th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 19th October 2012
Likely ID: Klipnoors (Euphorbia heptagona)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: Shrub about 1m tall. Plants are dioecious (male and female flowers on separate plants)

Clivia avata plant

Clivia avata plant
By: Nomvume
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Location: Dumisa
Observed on: 10th September 2012
Added to iSpot: 19th October 2012
Likely ID: Grassland clutia (Clutia cordata)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Clivia avata flower

Clivia avata flower
By: Nomvume
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Location: Dumisa
Observed on: 18th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 19th October 2012
Likely ID: Grassland clutia (Clutia cordata)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Acalapha villicaulis

Acalapha villicaulis
By: Nomvume
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Location: Dumisa
Observed on: 18th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 19th October 2012
Likely ID: Umpendulo (Acalypha villicaulis)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Ungibonisele

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By: Ihlukwe School
Location: R56, Richmond
Observed on: 4th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 18th October 2012
Likely ID: Ungibonisele (Acalypha glandulifolia)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 5

Clutia

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By: Andrew Hankey
South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Wilde Rd, Rangeview
Observed on: 17th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th October 2012
Likely ID: Common Lightning Bush (Clutia pulchella var. pulchella)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Acalypha

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By: Andrew Hankey
South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: 14, Wilde Rd
Observed on: 17th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th October 2012
Likely ID: Acalypha angustata
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Milkball

Milkball
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Paardeberg
Observed on: 20th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th October 2012
Likely ID: Euphorbia tuberosa
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Clute

Clute
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Paardeberg Road up Valley
Observed on: 20th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th October 2012
Likely ID: Clutia
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: 18 month old veld.

Bottlebrushoides

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By: vynbos
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Location: Contour Path, Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 14th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 15th October 2012
Likely ID: Clutia polygonoides
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Dragonfly Landing Platform

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By: vynbos
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Location: Contour Path, Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 14th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 15th October 2012
Likely ID: Clutia polygonoides
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3

Euphorbia ecklonii

Euphorbia ecklonii
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: De Hoop
Observed on: 29th September 2012
Added to iSpot: 13th October 2012
Likely ID: Euphorbia ecklonii
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Height about 2cm, with broadly elliptic, dark green leaves with a short petiole adpressed to the ground.

Medusahead Milkball

Medusahead Milkball
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Caracal Ecoroute - s of Swartfontein
Observed on: 24th August 2012
Added to iSpot: 12th October 2012
Likely ID: Feather Medusahead (Euphorbia ramiglans)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Medusahead Milkball

Medusahead Milkball
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Koringkorrellbaai walk N Campsite
Observed on: 25th August 2012
Added to iSpot: 11th October 2012
Likely ID: Euphorbia ramiglans
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 5

Natal Hickory

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By: lize von staden
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Location: Umhlanga lagoon
Observed on: 7th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 11th October 2012
Likely ID: Natal Hickory (Cavacoa aurea)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Medium sized forest tree. Male and female flowers on separate trees (this plant is male).

Milkwort

Milkwort
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Koringkorrellbaai walk N Campsite
Observed on: 25th August 2012
Added to iSpot: 11th October 2012
Likely ID: Euphorbia
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Medusahead Milkball

Medusahead Milkball
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Caracal Ecoroute - Koringkorrellbaai Campsite
Observed on: 24th August 2012
Added to iSpot: 11th October 2012
Likely ID: Euphorbia ramiglans
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1

Fine Milkbush

Fine Milkbush
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Caracal Ecoroute - Koringkorrellbaai Campsite
Observed on: 24th August 2012
Added to iSpot: 11th October 2012
Likely ID: Euphorbia
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Medusahead Milkball

Medusahead Milkball
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Caracal Ecoroute - s of Swartfontein
Observed on: 24th August 2012
Added to iSpot: 10th October 2012
Likely ID: Euphorbia ramiglans
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Milkstem

Milkstem
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Caracal Ecoroute - Koeroebees to Soebatsfontein
Observed on: 24th August 2012
Added to iSpot: 10th October 2012
Likely ID: Common Milkstem (Euphorbia mauritanica var. mauritanica)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Euphorbia tuberosa

Euphorbia tuberosa
By: Janeen Nichols
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Location: Riverlands Nature Reserve
Observed on: 7th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 8th October 2012
Likely ID: Euphorbia tuberosa
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

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By: Janeen Nichols
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: M65, Outside
Observed on: 6th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 7th October 2012
Likely ID: Euphorbia erythrina var. erythrina
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3

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