Malayan tree spurge
Euphorbia antiquorum
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A succulent tree. It grows 8 m tall. It has stiff 3-6 angled branches. These have succulent tissue inside a woody layer. The leaves are small and fall. The spiny stipules remain.
There are about 2000 Euphorbia species. Most Euphorbias have sap which irritates the skin.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in drier places. It can be on rocky limestone hills. It grows up to 800 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, China, East Timor, Hawaii, India (country/location of origin), Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pacific, Pakistan, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, USA, Vietnam
How it is used for food
CAUTION: Plants in this group are somewhat poisonous. The latex is poisonous. A sweetmeat is made from the leaves. They are boiled, then soaked in water for 2 hours, then reboiled with sugar and the latex removed.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds and cuttings.
Its other names
Local names
Bajwaran, Bomajemudu, Chadurakalli, Heilin, Jiasouli, Kun, Latupoukalaru, Maxituoluo, Milkhedge, Mulajemudu, Narasya, Saladdai, Sesudu, Snuhi, Som chow, Sudu-sudu, Tansharisehund, Tazaung-gyi, Tazaung-pyathat, Tiktasij, Tredhara sehund, Vachirom, Vajrakantaka, Vajri