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Mona Island sandmat
Scientific Name: Chamaesyce orbifolia
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Mona Island Sandmat (Euphorbia orbifolia)
Considerations for Pets
- Belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family, which contains plants known to produce a milky sap.
- Growth habit described as a subshrub forb/herb, potentially presenting small parts.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Euphorbia orbifolia (Accepted Name)
- Common Name: Mona Island Sandmat
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Chamaesyce orbifolia Alain
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Mona Island, located approximately 47 miles southwest of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, and 37 miles southeast of Punta Espada, Dominican Republic.
- Also found in southern Florida.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as a subshrub forb/herb.
- Perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Additional Information
- Several databases and institutions mention this plant, including Dave's Garden and the United States Department of Agriculture.
- The plant is endemic, meaning it is exclusive to a defined location, such as Mona Island.