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Remy's sandmat

Scientific Name: Chamaesyce remyi var. remyi

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Remy's Sandmat (Chamaesyce remyi)

Remy's Sandmat, also known as Euphorbia remyi, is a fascinating plant with a unique story. Read on to learn more about its taxonomy, distribution, and other interesting facts.

Considerations for Pets

  • Belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family.

Common Names

  • Remy's Sandmat

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chamaesyce remyi (A. Gray ex Boiss.) Croizat & O. Deg.
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae (spurge family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Euphorbia remyi
  • Varieties:
    • Chamaesyce remyi (A. Gray ex Boiss.) Croizat & O. Deg. var. remyi
    • Chamaesyce remyi (A. Gray ex Boiss.) Croizat & O. Deg. var. kauaiensis (O. Deg. & Sherff) O. Deg. & I. Deg.
    • Chamaesyce remyi var. hanaleiensis Sherff
    • Chamaesyce remyi var. kahiliana (Sherff) O. Deg. & I. Deg.
    • Chamaesyce remyi var. leptopoda (Sherff) O. Deg. & I. Deg.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Euphorbia remyi is endemic to the island of Kaua?i in Hawaii.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habit

  • Remy's Sandmat is a perennial vine or shrub.

Related Sandmat Species

  • Abrams' Sandmat (Euphorbia abramsiana)
  • Threadstem Sandmat (Euphorbia revoluta)
  • Porter's Sandmat (Chamaesyce porteriana)
  • N? Pali sandmat (Euphorbia eleanoriae)
  • Kauai sandmat (Euphorbia halemanui)
  • Matted Sandmat (Euphorbia serpens)

Further Resources

  • Dave's Garden: A community for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
  • Discover Life: Page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Chamaesyce remyi.