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Euphorbia sp. (5-5a-5b)

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Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Magnoliophyta
Subphylum: Angiosperms
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Euphorbiales
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Euphorbia
Species: Euphorbia sp

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Branch & Stem


Thorn
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Morphology             
Euphorbia sp. is a plant an unknown or unidentified plants of euphorbia family (euphorbiaceae). Based on physical observations in the field, this type of plants consists of roots, stems, leaves and flowers. The stem is serrated and has 2 up to 5 mm long thorns. The diameter of the stem has 5 up to 15 cm. The leaves are shiny green and single.  This plant is almost the same as euphorbia milii; the difference is that euphorbia milii has a longer thorn. According to Nuryati (2011), the euphorbiaceae family generally has a height of 2 up to 6 m, a woody base, many branches, and has toxic milky latex in certain types.

Distribution & Habitat
According to the administrative records related the collection of the Taman Mexico of Purwodadi Botanical Garden, euphorbia sp.is widely spread in Java, precisely in East Java. Based on the type of family, this plant is a succulent which is able to survive in hot, dry conditions or drought.

Potential
It contains many natural compounds that are rich in benefits. According to Vasas et al. (2014) the compound of natural latex has been contributed greatly in the pharmaceutical field. In addition, this type of plant contains alkaloids, tannins, and phenols that are effective for the manufacture of medicines in the healing process.

Usability
It is believed by people in East Asia, India, Africa, and South America to treat syphilis, asthma, cancer, stomach pain, skin disease, and leprosy. In addition, this plant can also eradicate parasites in the intestines (Cataluna & Rates: 2015).

References
Vasas A, Rédei D, Csupor D, Molnár J, Hohmann J. (2012). Diterpenes from European Euphorbia species serving as prototypes for natural-product-base drug discovery. Eur. J. Org. Chem. 2012, 5115–5130.

Cataluna P, Rates S. (2015). The Traditional Use of the Latex From Euphorbia tirucalli Linnaeus (Euphorbiaceae) in the Treatment of Cancer in South Brazil.