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Euphorbia tithymaloides

L. (1753)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Rosids Order: Malpighiales Family: Euphorbiaceae Genus: Euphorbia

Japanese poinsettia, redbird cactus, slipper flower

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) Only found in cultivation
Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Sp. Pl.: 453 (1753)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Scientific Name Authorship Locality Habitat Basis of Record Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Koloa District, Maha'ulepu area, between Kamalo Point and Pao'o Point. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN N. Tangalin 1370 Kauai HAPI 6/5/2007
2 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. sand island, rare around j housing Planted and potentially naturalized in mowed grassy areas. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN bruegmann, m.m. collector number: 2030 Midway Atoll BISH 4/3/1995
3 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Central Maui, Wailuku District, Kahului, Jack in the Box parking lot PRESERVED_SPECIMEN D. H. Lorence 9512 Maui HAPI 4/26/2006
4 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Laie loam, garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Guinto, J. 19 Oahu BISH 3/6/1986
5 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Kapaa, S of Lydgate Beach Park, W of seaside of Nehe Rd. Collected as part of KISC 2007 Early Detection Roadside Survey. KISC # 20070605A008. Associated with/ Schinus, Tetragonia, Casuarina. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tangalin, N. Collector Number: 1370 Kauai BISH 6/5/2007
6 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Sand Island, rare around J housing Planted and potentially naturalized in mowed grassy areas. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Bruegmann, M.M. 2030 Midway Atoll BISH 4/3/1995
7 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. kapaa, niulani rd. houselot near beach PRESERVED_SPECIMEN trauernicht, c. clark, m. collector number: 226 Kauai BISH 10/25/2007
8 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Kapaa, Niulani Rd. houselot near beach PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Trauernicht, C. 226 Kauai BISH 10/25/2007
9 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. laie, polynesian cultural center PRESERVED_SPECIMEN vea, s. collector number: 10645 Hawaii BISH 4/2/1977
10 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Waipahu; Oahu Sugar Co., Manager Burns' grounds PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Burns Jr., C.E.S. s.n. Oahu BISH 8/13/1959
11 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. laie loam, garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN guinto, j. collector number: 19 Oahu BISH 3/6/1986
12 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. KAUAI: Koloa District, Maha'ulepu area, between Kamalo Point and Pao'o Point; shrubby coastal vegetation with Scaevola taccada and Sida fallax on coastal dunerock, invaded by Lantana camara. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN David H. Lorence 9512 Kauai PTBG 4/26/2006
13 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. KAUAI: Kapaa. Collected along Niulani Rd by houselot near beach. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Clay Trauernicht 226 Kauai PTBG 10/25/2007
14 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Lihue. Cultivated plant fronting the Hopaco Building, Oihana Street. Cultivated. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tim Flynn 3354 Kauai PTBG 5/2/1989
15 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Lawai Valley. National Tropical Botanical Garden, Allerton Garden. Just north of guest house along trail to Queen Emma's stair. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tim Flynn 7342 Kauai PTBG 5/15/2007
16 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Lawai Valley. Cultivated plants of Lawai-Kai. Cultivated. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tim Flynn 3452 Kauai PTBG 7/15/1989
17 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Collected along Niulani Rd by houselot near beach. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Clay Trauernicht 226 Kauai PTBG 10/25/2007
18 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Hanapepe Heights. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Kathleen Hurd 1 Kauai PTBG 2/27/2008
19 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Mahaulepu, north side of Kawailoa Bay. Dense naturalized population, at least 1 acre, forming the dominant vegetation cover in coastal area and forming a dense understory below Leucaena shrubland. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Kelsey Brock 1050 Kauai PTBG 7/5/2017
20 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Honolulu, Aina Haina, Hao Street. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN W. M. Bush 537 Oahu PTBG 1/25/1977
21 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Kapaa, South of Lydgate Beach Park, West or seaside of Nehe Road. Collected as part of KISC 2007 Early Detection Roadside Survey. KISC #20070605A008. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Natalia Tangalin 1370 Kauai PTBG 6/5/2007
22 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Maha'ulepu, between Kawailoa Bay and Pakamoi, on cliff above ocean with Scaevola and Lantana. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tim Flynn 1879 Kauai PTBG 9/2/1986
23 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. kapaa, south of lydgate beach park. west or seaside of nehe road. collected as part of kisc 2007 early detection roadside survey. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN n. tangalin 1370 Maui US 6/5/2007
24 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Kapaa, South of Lydgate Beach Park. West or seaside of Nehe Road. Collected as part of KISC 2007 Early Detection Roadside Survey. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN N. Tangalin 1370 Kauai US 6/5/2007
25 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Koloa District, Maha'ulepu area, between Kamalo Point and Pao'o Point. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN D. H. Lorence 9512 Kauai US 4/26/2006
26 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. koloa district, maha'ulepu area, between kamalo point and pao'o point. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN d. h. lorence 9512 Hawaii US 4/26/2006
27 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. mahaulepu, between kawailoa bay and pakamoi, above ocean PRESERVED_SPECIMEN t. w. flynn 1879 Kauai US 9/2/1986
28 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Mahaulepu, between Kawailoa Bay and Pakamoi, above ocean PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Flynn, T. W. 1879 Kauai US 9/2/1986
29 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Kapaa, South of Lydgate Beach Park. West or seaside of Nehe Road. Collected as part of KISC 2007 Early Detection Roadside Survey. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tangalin, N. 1370 Kauai US 6/5/2007
30 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Koloa District, Maha'ulepu area, between Kamalo Point and Pao'o Point. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lorence, D. H. 9512 Kauai US 4/26/2006
31 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. honolulu; kinau st.; honolulu academy of arts parking lot In planter bed at side of lot. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN asquith, a. collector number: 6 Oahu BISH 10/11/1995
32 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Koloa, Mahaulepu, Kamalo Point to Paoo Point shrubby; Scaevola taccada, Sida fallax, Lantana camara; coastal dunerock PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lorence, D.H. 9512 Kauai BISH 4/26/2005
33 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. koloa, mahaulepu, kamalo point to paoo point Purchased. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN lorence, d.h. collector number: 9512 Oahu BISH 4/26/2005
34 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Sand Island, sector 21 PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Starr, F. 290429-14 Midway Atoll BISH 4/29/1999
35 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Kapaa, S of Lydgate Beach Park, W of seaside of Nehe Rd. Collected as part of KISC 2007 Early Detection Roadside Survey. KISC # 20070605A008. Associated with/ Schinus, Tetragonia, Casuarina. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tangalin, N. 1370 Kauai BISH 6/5/2007
36 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Sand Island, sector 21, by house PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Starr, F. 990429-12 Midway Atoll BISH 4/29/1999
37 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. waipahu; oahu sugar co., manager burns' grounds PRESERVED_SPECIMEN burns jr., c.e.s. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 8/13/1959
38 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Honolulu; Kinau St.; Honolulu Academy of Arts parking lot In planter bed at side of lot. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Asquith, A. 6 Oahu BISH 10/11/1995
39 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. sand island, sector 21 PRESERVED_SPECIMEN starr, f. martz, k. collector number: 290429-14 Kauai BISH 4/29/1999
40 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. kapaa, s of lydgate beach park, w of seaside of nehe rd. Collected as part of KISC 2007 Early Detection Roadside Survey. KISC # 20070605A008. Associated with/ Schinus, Tetragonia, Casuarina. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN tangalin, n. collector number: 1370 Kauai BISH 6/5/2007
41 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Laie, Polynesian Cultural Center PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Vea, S. 10645 Oahu BISH 4/2/1977
42 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. lihue, fronting hopaco building, oihana st PRESERVED_SPECIMEN flynn, t. collector number: 3354 Kauai BISH 5/2/1989
43 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. sand island, sector 21, by house PRESERVED_SPECIMEN starr, f. martz, k. collector number: 990429-12 Midway Atoll BISH 4/29/1999
44 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Kapaa, Niulani Rd. houselot near beach PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Trauernicht, C. Clark, M. Collector Number: 226 Kauai BISH 10/25/2007
45 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Koloa, Mahaulepu, Kamalo Point to Paoo Point shrubby; Scaevola taccada, Sida fallax, Lantana camara; coastal dunerock PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lorence, D.H. Collector Number: 9512 Kauai BISH 4/26/2005
46 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Koloa District, Maha'ulepu area, between Kamalo Point and Pao'o Point. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN N. Tangalin 1370 Kauai HAPI 6/5/2007
47 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. sand island, rare around j housing Planted and potentially naturalized in mowed grassy areas. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN bruegmann, m.m. collector number: 2030 Midway Atoll BISH 4/3/1995
48 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Central Maui, Wailuku District, Kahului, Jack in the Box parking lot PRESERVED_SPECIMEN D. H. Lorence 9512 Maui HAPI 4/26/2006
49 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Laie loam, garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Guinto, J. 19 Oahu BISH 3/6/1986
50 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Kapaa, S of Lydgate Beach Park, W of seaside of Nehe Rd. Collected as part of KISC 2007 Early Detection Roadside Survey. KISC # 20070605A008. Associated with/ Schinus, Tetragonia, Casuarina. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tangalin, N. Collector Number: 1370 Kauai BISH 6/5/2007
51 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Sand Island, rare around J housing Planted and potentially naturalized in mowed grassy areas. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Bruegmann, M.M. 2030 Midway Atoll BISH 4/3/1995
52 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. kapaa, niulani rd. houselot near beach PRESERVED_SPECIMEN trauernicht, c. clark, m. collector number: 226 Kauai BISH 10/25/2007
53 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Kapaa, Niulani Rd. houselot near beach PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Trauernicht, C. 226 Kauai BISH 10/25/2007
54 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. laie, polynesian cultural center PRESERVED_SPECIMEN vea, s. collector number: 10645 Hawaii BISH 4/2/1977
55 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Waipahu; Oahu Sugar Co., Manager Burns' grounds PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Burns Jr., C.E.S. s.n. Oahu BISH 8/13/1959
56 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. laie loam, garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN guinto, j. collector number: 19 Oahu BISH 3/6/1986
57 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. KAUAI: Koloa District, Maha'ulepu area, between Kamalo Point and Pao'o Point; shrubby coastal vegetation with Scaevola taccada and Sida fallax on coastal dunerock, invaded by Lantana camara. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN David H. Lorence 9512 Kauai PTBG 4/26/2006
58 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. KAUAI: Kapaa. Collected along Niulani Rd by houselot near beach. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Clay Trauernicht 226 Kauai PTBG 10/25/2007
59 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Lihue. Cultivated plant fronting the Hopaco Building, Oihana Street. Cultivated. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tim Flynn 3354 Kauai PTBG 5/2/1989
60 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Lawai Valley. National Tropical Botanical Garden, Allerton Garden. Just north of guest house along trail to Queen Emma's stair. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tim Flynn 7342 Kauai PTBG 5/15/2007
61 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Lawai Valley. Cultivated plants of Lawai-Kai. Cultivated. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tim Flynn 3452 Kauai PTBG 7/15/1989
62 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Collected along Niulani Rd by houselot near beach. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Clay Trauernicht 226 Kauai PTBG 10/25/2007
63 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Hanapepe Heights. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Kathleen Hurd 1 Kauai PTBG 2/27/2008
64 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Mahaulepu, north side of Kawailoa Bay. Dense naturalized population, at least 1 acre, forming the dominant vegetation cover in coastal area and forming a dense understory below Leucaena shrubland. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Kelsey Brock 1050 Kauai PTBG 7/5/2017
65 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Honolulu, Aina Haina, Hao Street. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN W. M. Bush 537 Oahu PTBG 1/25/1977
66 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Kapaa, South of Lydgate Beach Park, West or seaside of Nehe Road. Collected as part of KISC 2007 Early Detection Roadside Survey. KISC #20070605A008. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Natalia Tangalin 1370 Kauai PTBG 6/5/2007
67 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Maha'ulepu, between Kawailoa Bay and Pakamoi, on cliff above ocean with Scaevola and Lantana. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tim Flynn 1879 Kauai PTBG 9/2/1986
68 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. kapaa, south of lydgate beach park. west or seaside of nehe road. collected as part of kisc 2007 early detection roadside survey. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN n. tangalin 1370 Maui US 6/5/2007
69 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Kapaa, South of Lydgate Beach Park. West or seaside of Nehe Road. Collected as part of KISC 2007 Early Detection Roadside Survey. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN N. Tangalin 1370 Kauai US 6/5/2007
70 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Koloa District, Maha'ulepu area, between Kamalo Point and Pao'o Point. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN D. H. Lorence 9512 Kauai US 4/26/2006
71 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. koloa district, maha'ulepu area, between kamalo point and pao'o point. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN d. h. lorence 9512 Hawaii US 4/26/2006
72 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. mahaulepu, between kawailoa bay and pakamoi, above ocean PRESERVED_SPECIMEN t. w. flynn 1879 Kauai US 9/2/1986
73 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Mahaulepu, between Kawailoa Bay and Pakamoi, above ocean PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Flynn, T. W. 1879 Kauai US 9/2/1986
74 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Kapaa, South of Lydgate Beach Park. West or seaside of Nehe Road. Collected as part of KISC 2007 Early Detection Roadside Survey. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tangalin, N. 1370 Kauai US 6/5/2007
75 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Koloa District, Maha'ulepu area, between Kamalo Point and Pao'o Point. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lorence, D. H. 9512 Kauai US 4/26/2006
76 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. honolulu; kinau st.; honolulu academy of arts parking lot In planter bed at side of lot. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN asquith, a. collector number: 6 Oahu BISH 10/11/1995
77 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Koloa, Mahaulepu, Kamalo Point to Paoo Point shrubby; Scaevola taccada, Sida fallax, Lantana camara; coastal dunerock PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lorence, D.H. 9512 Kauai BISH 4/26/2005
78 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. koloa, mahaulepu, kamalo point to paoo point Purchased. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN lorence, d.h. collector number: 9512 Oahu BISH 4/26/2005
79 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Sand Island, sector 21 PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Starr, F. 290429-14 Midway Atoll BISH 4/29/1999
80 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Kapaa, S of Lydgate Beach Park, W of seaside of Nehe Rd. Collected as part of KISC 2007 Early Detection Roadside Survey. KISC # 20070605A008. Associated with/ Schinus, Tetragonia, Casuarina. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tangalin, N. 1370 Kauai BISH 6/5/2007
81 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Sand Island, sector 21, by house PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Starr, F. 990429-12 Midway Atoll BISH 4/29/1999
82 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. waipahu; oahu sugar co., manager burns' grounds PRESERVED_SPECIMEN burns jr., c.e.s. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 8/13/1959
83 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Honolulu; Kinau St.; Honolulu Academy of Arts parking lot In planter bed at side of lot. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Asquith, A. 6 Oahu BISH 10/11/1995
84 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. sand island, sector 21 PRESERVED_SPECIMEN starr, f. martz, k. collector number: 290429-14 Kauai BISH 4/29/1999
85 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. kapaa, s of lydgate beach park, w of seaside of nehe rd. Collected as part of KISC 2007 Early Detection Roadside Survey. KISC # 20070605A008. Associated with/ Schinus, Tetragonia, Casuarina. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN tangalin, n. collector number: 1370 Kauai BISH 6/5/2007
86 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Laie, Polynesian Cultural Center PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Vea, S. 10645 Oahu BISH 4/2/1977
87 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. lihue, fronting hopaco building, oihana st PRESERVED_SPECIMEN flynn, t. collector number: 3354 Kauai BISH 5/2/1989
88 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. sand island, sector 21, by house PRESERVED_SPECIMEN starr, f. martz, k. collector number: 990429-12 Midway Atoll BISH 4/29/1999
89 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Kapaa, Niulani Rd. houselot near beach PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Trauernicht, C. Clark, M. Collector Number: 226 Kauai BISH 10/25/2007
90 Euphorbia tithymaloides L. Koloa, Mahaulepu, Kamalo Point to Paoo Point shrubby; Scaevola taccada, Sida fallax, Lantana camara; coastal dunerock PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lorence, D.H. Collector Number: 9512 Kauai BISH 4/26/2005
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