Euphorbia prostrata Aiton (subgen. Chamaesyce): a new alien species in the Tunisian flora
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Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences “A”, Laboratory of Botany, Cryptogamy and Plant Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy of Monastir (University of Monastir), Tunisia
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Laboratory of Forest Ecology, National Research Institute of Rural Engineering, Water and Forests (University of Carthage), Tunisia
A - Research concept and design; B - Collection and/or assembly of data; C - Data analysis and interpretation; D - Writing the article; E - Critical revision of the article; F - Final approval of article
Publication date: 2025-11-22
Biodiv. Res. Conserv. 2025;(79)
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Euphorbia prostrata Aiton (Euphorbiaceae), native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, is also scattered as an alien/naturalized species in various parts of the Old World, including several Mediterranean and African countries. This paper documents for the first time its several localities in Tunisia. It presents a morphological description with photographs, ecological features, a first map of distribution and taxonomic notes, concerning comparisons with closely related species. In addition, an updated key to identification of annual Euphorbia species of subgen. Chamaesyce sect. Anisophyllum in Tunisia is proposed.