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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.