Euphorbia cooperi N.E. Br. ex A. Berger
var. calidicola L.C. Leach

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Photo: Bart Wursten
Mandavu Dam picnic area, Hwange NP

Photo: Charles Magner
Chipandaure river, Zambezi Valley.

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Synonyms:
Common names:	Lesser candelabra-tree (English)
Frequency:
Status:	Native
Description:	Succulent shrub or tree up to 4 m tall. This variety is less common and widespread than var. cooperi and is mostly restricted to the Hwange area and the Zambesi Valley. It is normally less tall and often more shrubby. It can be recognised by the much thinner wings on the segments, which are normally wider than long.
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Derivation of specific name:
Habitat:	In rocky areas of woodland and riverine thicket.
Altitude range:
Flowering time:	Sep - Oct
Worldwide distribution:	Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique
Mozambique distribution:	T,MS
Growth form(s):	Tree, shrub over 2 m.
Endemic status:
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Content last updated:	Sunday 31 August 2008
Literature:	Burrows, J.E., Burrows, S.M., Lötter, M.C. & Schmidt, E. (2018). Trees and Shrubs Mozambique Publishing Print Matters (Pty), Cape Town. Page 450. (Includes a picture). Carter, S. & Leach, L.C. (2001). Euphorbiaceae: subfamily Euphorbioideae: tribe Euphorbieae Flora Zambesiaca 9(5) Pages 401 - 402. Drummond, R.B. (1975). A list of trees, shrubs and woody climbers indigenous or naturalised in Rhodesia. Kirkia 10(1) Page 253. Golding, J.S. (ed.) (2002). Zimbabwe Plant Red Data List. Southern African Plant Red Data Lists. SABONET 14 Page 173. Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 41.

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