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Na Pali sandmat
Scientific Name: Chamaesyce eleanoriae
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Na Pali Sandmat (Chamaesyce eleanoriae)
The Na Pali Sandmat, scientifically known as Chamaesyce eleanoriae, is a perennial shrub belonging to the genus Chamaesyce. It is also sometimes referred to as Euphorbia eleanoriae.
Considerations for Pets
- While this information does not definitively state toxicity, plants in the Euphorbia family can sometimes contain a milky sap that may cause irritation if ingested or comes into contact with skin.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chamaesyce eleanoriae D.H. Lorence & W.L. Wagner
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Euphorb family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Euphorbia eleanoriae (Lorence & W.L. Wagner) Govaerts. Also referred to as Chamaesyce eleanoriae Lorence & W.L. Wagner.
Common Names
- Na Pali Sandmat
- 'akoko
Distribution and Habitat
- The Na Pali Sandmat is endemic to Kauai, Hawaii.
- Specifically, it is associated with the Na Pali Coast.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a shrub.
- Perennial duration.
Synonyms
- Alpine False Ohelo
- Hawaii Alpine Sandmat
- Hawaii Kokomalei
- Hawaii Koolau Range Sandmat
- Hawaii Narrowleaf Stenogyne
Related Plants
- Beach Sandmat (Euphorbia degeneri Sherff)
- Hoover's Sandmat (Chamaesyce hooveri)
- Jointed Sandmat (Chamaesyce articulata)
Further Information
- IUCN Red List: Species Assessed for conservation status.
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