Cacalia anteuphorbium L.
Candle Spurge
Cacalia anteuphorbium L. is the historical name for the plant today known as Kleinia anteuphorbium, an erect shrubby succulent reaching 1–2 m in height. Its stems are fleshy, blue-glaucous green, cylindrical and branched in the upper portions. Leaves are deciduous, small and lanceolate, appearing briefly during the wet season. Its flowers, in tubular yellow-to-orange capitula, are highly ornamental. Endemic to the western Canary Islands and northern Morocco.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Cacalia |
| Growth Habit | Erect branched succulent shrub |
| Conservation Status | Not evaluated (IUCN); endemic to the western Canary Islands, locally abundant |
| pH Target | 6.0–7.5 |
| Type | Rocky, sandy, highly porous; slightly acidic to neutral pH |
Origin & Habitat
Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Rocky, sandy, highly porous; slightly acidic to neutral pH
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Propagation Strategy
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Every 2–3 years or when roots emerge from the bottom of the container
Diluted cactus fertilizer once a month during spring and summer
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
No serious toxicity reported; sap may be mildly irritating on sensitive skin
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"The name Cacalia anteuphorbium L. (1753) is a historical synonym. The modern accepted name is Kleinia anteuphorbium (L.) Haw. (1812). The plant was originally described by Linnaeus in his Species Plantarum and later transferred to genus Kleinia by Haworth. It has also been treated as Senecio anteuphorbium (L.) Sch.Bip."
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