{"product_id":"euphorbia-actinoclada","title":"Euphorbia actinoclada","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGeographic \u0026amp; Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGeographic Coordinates:\u003c\/b\u003e 1°30'N to 5°00'N; 36°00'E to 41°00'E (Primary distribution: Northern Frontier Province of Kenya, specifically Laisamis, Marsabit, and extending into the Sidamo region of Southern Ethiopia).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eClimate Classification:\u003c\/b\u003e Tropical Semi-Arid (BSh) \/ Arid Desert (BWh).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHabitat Characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e Found at elevations of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"\u003e600m to 1,350m\u003c\/b\u003e. It primarily inhabits the \"Acacia-Commiphora\" deciduous bushland. It is typically found on grit-covered volcanic slopes or red sandy soils over basement complex rocks, where drainage is instantaneous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBotanical Morphology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiagnostic Features:\u003c\/b\u003e A perennial succulent with a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003ethickened, woody, subterranean tuberous rootstock\u003c\/b\u003e. The species is characterized by its numerous, densely packed branches that radiate outwards (actinomorphic). Stems are decumbent, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"231\"\u003e3 to 5-angled\u003c\/b\u003e, and 8–15 mm thick. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"269\"\u003espine shields are robust, grey, and form a continuous horny margin\u003c\/b\u003e along the angles. Spines are paired, 5–10 mm long, with a pair of minute prickles (stipular spines) at the base of each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Extremely slow-growing geophyte. It maintains a low profile to minimize transpiration. It enters a strict dormancy during the prolonged dry seasons of East Africa. Mature specimens form a \"star-burst\" mat approximately \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"233\"\u003e15 cm high and up to 60 cm in diameter\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Etymology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEtymology:\u003c\/b\u003e The name is derived from the Greek \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003eaktis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (meaning \"ray\" or \"spoke\") and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"\u003eklados\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (meaning \"branch\"), describing the characteristic way the stems radiate from the central rootstock like spokes on a wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BotanicalCollector","offers":[{"title":"W4-6cm","offer_id":47654138347773,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"W8-10cm","offer_id":47654138380541,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/3552\/4605\/files\/euphorbia-actinoclada_1_188ad8c3-77a0-48e7-8f54-eb6e92a80287.jpg?v=1775618180","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalcollector.com\/products\/euphorbia-actinoclada","provider":"BotanicalCollector","version":"1.0","type":"link"}