What is Euphorbia Tirucalli?

Euphorbia tirucalli is the type of hedge or small tree the most common in Africa. This is evident due to many short pencils similar to branches that grow from his main branches. The sap of the plant is toxic and contains latex. Euphorbia tirucalli is also known as the plant of the pencil tree, rubber hedge and milk.

Euphorbia tirucalli can grow in many different types of environment, from grassland, rocky areas, along rivers and open savannas. This plant is usually about 10-16 feet (3-5 meters) high, but can reach up to 33 feet (10 meters). Euphorbia Tirucalli has several trunks with small pencils, light green succulent masses at the end of each of its branches, creating a distinctive shape. The plant produces small leaves and small yellow flowers in certain seasons.

Although they are most in Africa, Euphorbia tirucalli can be found around the world. Prefers Warm regions and can be found in India, Indonesia, China and Filipins. It is assumed that the first traders transported these plants from Africa to different parts of the world.

It is not uncommon for this type of plant to cultivate as a hedge. Surrounding houses or around livestock areas can be planted. Plants keep mosquitoes and other intruders away and can also act as a wind barrier. It is precisely because of this use that euphorbia tirucalli sometimes calls "rubber collateral".

This plant can also grow a private gardener starting with seeds or cuttings. They can be grown inside or out, but in a warm climate they do best. In colder areas, it is best to keep plants in a pot to move in when the weather becomes colder. They can also be kept indoors throughout the year as houseplants and can be trimmed and shaped for the desired proportion.

Sili plants euphorbia tirucalli It is poisonous and if it is used, it can be fatal. If the sap comes into contact with the skin, it can cause blisters and irritation. Due to its toxic properties, SAP in Africa was used as a poison. The broken branches are placed in the rivers and fill the water with a poisonous sap. A stunned fish can be easily caught.

Plant sap also contains latex and suddenly it was assumed that this latex could be useful for creating rubber. After a long study, it was found that the latex contains too high resin and that the process of creating a usable rubber would be difficult and costly and would create a quality rubber.

Many scientists investigate Euphorbia tirucalli for their potential as biofuels. It is assumed that one hexakr euphorbia tirucalli could produce up to 125 barrels of fuel per year. This fuel could be made as a lilist such as gasoline or as solid fuel such as pellets or briquettes.