Euphorbia scheffleri

Family: Euphorbiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 1-6 m tall. The branches are somewhat succulent and reddish-brown. The leaves are fleshy and clustered at the ends of the branches. The leaves are 10 cm long by 7 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in seasonally dry areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Meat tenderiser

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Euphorbia monocephala Pax;