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jointed sandmat

Scientific Name: Chamaesyce articulata

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Jointed Sandmat (Chamaesyce articulata)

The plant commonly known as Jointed Sandmat has an interesting taxonomic history and several related species and names.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a tree shrub.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is a tree shrub.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Chamaesyce articulata (Burm.) Britton
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Euphorbia articulata Aubl.
    • Euphorbia linearis Retz.
    • Chamaesyce vahlii (Willd. ex Klotzsch & Garcke) P. Wilson

Common Names

  • Jointed Sandmat
  • English (Common Name)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the Americas (USA, Mexico).
  • Can be found on dunes and upper beaches.

Morphological Characteristics/Growth Habits

  • Growth Habit: Tree, Shrub
  • Duration: Perennial
  • Small creeping plant
  • Hugs the sand of dunes
  • Matted

Related Species

  • Alkali Sandmat (Chamaesyce astyla)
  • Hoover's Sandmat (Chamaesyce hooveri)
  • Limestone Sandmat (Chamaesyce blodgettii)
  • Southern Florida Sandmat (Euphorbia adenoptera)
  • Whitemargin Sandmat (Chamaesyce albomarginata)
  • Hyssopleaf Sandmat (Chamaesyce hyssopifolia)
  • Dixie Sandmat (Chamaesyce bombensis)
  • Prostrate sandmat (Chamaesyce prostrata)
  • Graceful Sandmat (Chamaesyce hypericifolia)
  • Kauai sandmat (Chamaesyce halemanui)
  • Flatseed Sandmat (Shinners)