Euphorbia Antisyphilitica Information
Euphorbia antisyphilitica is a species of that is native to the Trans-Pecos of Texas[2] and southern New Mexico in the United States as well as Chihuahua, Coahuila, Hidalgo, and Querétaro in Mexico.[1] Common names include Candelilla and Wax Plant, but the latter is more often applied to members of the unrelated genus Hoya. It is shrubby and has densely clustered, erect, essentially leafless stems that are covered in wax to prevent transpiration.[3]
Uses
The white sap of E. antisyphilitica was historically used in Mexico to treat sexually-transmitted diseases. Commercial harvesting of candelilla wax began at the start of the twentieth century, with demand greatly increasing during World War I and II. This industry largely disappeared following the end of World War II due to diminished Candelilla populations and the availability of cheaper petroleum-based waxes.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Taxon: Euphorbia antisyphilitica Zucc.". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. 2008-06-25. http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?16345. Retrieved 2010-10-14.
- ^ "Euphorbia antisyphilitica Zucc.". Native Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=euan3. Retrieved 2010-10-14.
- ^ a b Turner, Matt Warnock (2009). Remarkable Plants of Texas. University of Texas Press. pp. 125–127. ISBN 9780292718517. http://books.google.com/books?id=pIXpf4RRA1IC&.
External links
- Media related to Euphorbia antisyphilitica at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Euphorbia antisyphilitica at Wikispecies
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Categories:
- Euphorbia
- Plants described in 1832
- Flora of the Chihuahuan Desert
- Flora of Chihuahua
- Flora of Coahuila
- Flora of Hidalgo
- Flora of New Mexico
- Flora of Querétaro
- Flora of Southwestern Texas
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