Synonyms: 

Euphorbia antiquorum var. polygona Wight

Euphorbia arborescens Roxb., nom. illeg.

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Malpighiales Juss. ex Bercht. & J. Presl

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Native: India and Sri Lanka

Common Names

English – Triangular Spurge

Malayalam – ചതുരക്കള്ളി

Description:

Euphorbia antiquorum is a succulent plant with tall stems and clusters of spiky green leaves.

Habitat: Scrubby vegetation, Highly branched succulent with a cactus-like growth.

Distribution: Burma, China, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan.

Uses: Euphorbia antiquorum is used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments.