Euphorbia leuconeura is a species of plant

Plant

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 in the Euphorbiaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Euphorbiaceae, the Spurge family are a large family of flowering plants with 300 genera and around 7,500 species. Most are herbs, but some, especially in the tropics, are also shrubs or trees. Some are succulent and resemble cacti....

 family. It is endemic to Madagascar

Madagascar

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. Its natural habitat

Habitat

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 is rocky areas. It propagates by shooting its seeds several feet into the air. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Care

The Madagascar Jewel is grown as a houseplant in some cases. Unlike many succulents, E. leuconeura is less susceptible to overwatering issues. It tends to be relatively easy to care for providing it receives ample sunlight and is free from drafts. When damaged the plant secretes a white fluid which is toxic, causes severe skin irritation and may be a tumor promoting agent. Care should be taken to use gloves when the plant is handled.

Source

• Haevermans, T. 2004. Euphorbia leuconeura. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 21 August 2007.