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Herbst's sandmat

Scientific Name: Chamaesyce herbstii

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Herbst's Sandmat (Chamaesyce herbstii)

Chamaesyce herbstii, commonly known as Herbst's sandmat, is a rare plant species belonging to the euphorb family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chamaesyce herbstii W.L. Wagner
  • Common Name: Herbst's sandmat
  • Synonyms:
    • Euphorbia herbstii (W.L. Wagner) Oudejans
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • Chamaesyce herbstii is endemic to O?ahu, Hawaii.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Herbst's sandmat is a perennial tree.

Related Resources

  • Discover Life offers information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Chamaesyce herbstii.
  • USDA also has information on this plant.