Pencil PlantEuphorbia gossypina
Euphorbia gossypina is a succulent shrub or small tree native to East Africa, growing up to 3-5 meters tall. It features thick, 4-angled branches and produces small,.
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Pencil Plant Names & Synonyms
Common names and botanical synonyms
Common Names
- Pencil Plant
Synonyms
- Tirucalia gossypina (Pax) P.V.Heath
Pencil Plant Taxonomy
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| kingdom | Plantae |
| division | Tracheophyta |
| class | Magnoliopsida |
| order | Malpighiales |
| family | Euphorbiaceae |
| genus | Euphorbia |
| species | Euphorbia gossypina |