Euphorbia heterophylla

Euphorbia heterophylla L., Sp. Pl. [Linnaeus] 1: 453 (1753).

Euphorbia heterophylla L., Photo by Nguyễn Hồng Quân

The native range of this species is Central & S. U.S.A. to Tropical & Subtropical America. It is an annual and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome. It is has environmental uses and social uses, as animal food, a poison and a medicine and for food.

Vietnamese name: 

Cỏ mủ

Other name: 

Đại kích

Latin name: 

Euphorbia heterophylla L.

Family: 

Euphorbiaceae

Uses: 

Treatment of malaria, mandarin (root). Lottery (Leaf).

Distribution: 

The tree is grown as a popular ornamental plant all over Vietnam. Native to tropical Central America.

Flowering and fruiting season: 

August-October