Candelabra Cactus

Euphorbia candelabrum

Taxonomy

Kingdom Plantae – plantes, Planta, Vegetal, plants

Division Tracheophyta – vascular plants, tracheophytes

Class Magnoliopsida

Order Malpighiales

Family Euphorbiaceae – spurge, euphorbes

Genus Euphorbia L. – spurge

Species Euphorbia candelabrum Trémaux ex Kotschy

STATUS: STABLE

It is called Candelabra Cactus because of its shape that resembles a candle holder; it is found in dry zones of the Galapagos from sea level to 100m of altitude. The candelabra cactus has spines on its lower stem for protection; the flowers will develop to fruit in the of same colors green or red. Goats were a big threat for the Candelabra cactus when they walk around the National Park, but they were eradicated.

References

Itis - report: Cicadellidae. (n.d.). Retrieved February 11, 2023, from https://itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=109171
False.email@globaltrees.org, & Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) (Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI), D. H. (2018, June 12). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved February 10, 2023, from https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/144255180/149007130
Flora. Galapagos Plants | Galapagos Flora – Galapagos Islands Plants & Flora. (n.d.). Retrieved February 10, 2023, from https://www.wildfoottravel.com/galapagos/information/wildlife-plants/flora