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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)