Euphorbia atoto (Euphorbia atoto)
Description
Euphorbia atoto is a many-branched, evergreen perennial plant with prostrate to ascending stems that become more or less woody, at least at the base. It usually grows from 20 - 40cm tall, exceptionally to 60cm.The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Malpighiales
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Family: Euphorbiaceae
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Genus: Euphorbia
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