SPECIMEN NO. #51
⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbia trigona
Common Name: African Milk Tree
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
YES (Toxic)
Toxic to Cats?
YES (Toxic)
Clinical Symptoms:
Severe skin and eye irritation from milky latex sap; ingestion causes oral irritation, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement
3000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
10000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 14 Days
Temperature Envelope
15°C – 32°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
30% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
3067098
Native Biogeographical Range
Africa; Angola; Bangladesh; Congo; DR Congo; Gabon; INTRODUCED; India; Malawi; M...