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candelilla

Euphorbia antisyphilitica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Malpighiales ›Family: Euphorbiaceae ›Genus: Euphorbia

About

Euphorbia antisyphilitica is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to the Trans-Pecos of Texas and southern New Mexico in the United States as well as Chihuahua, Coahuila, Hidalgo, and Querétaro in Mexico. Common names include candelilla and wax plant, but the latter is more often applied to members of the unrelated genus Hoya. It is shrubby and has densely clustered, erect, essentially leafless stems that are covered in wax...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of candelilla?
The scientific name of candelilla is Euphorbia antisyphilitica.
What kingdom does candelilla belong to?
candelilla belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does candelilla belong to?
candelilla belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does candelilla belong to?
candelilla belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does candelilla belong to?
candelilla belongs to the order Malpighiales.
What family does candelilla belong to?
candelilla belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae.
What genus does candelilla belong to?
candelilla belongs to the genus Euphorbia.