Kingdom: Plantae
Divisi: Magnoliphyta
Classis: Magnoliopsida
Order: Malphigiales
Family: Euphobiaceae
Genus: Euphorbia
Species: Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd ex. Klotzsch
Local name: Kastuba
Poinsettias are shrubs to small trees, typically reaching a height of 0.6 to 4 m (2 to 16 ft). The plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7 to 16 cm (3 to 6 inches) in length. The top leaves, known as bracts, are flaming red, pink, or white and are often mistaken as flowers. The actual flowers are the small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch, which are called Cyathia.
Cultivars have been produced with orange, pale green, cream and marbled leaves. There are over 100 varieties of poinsettias available.
Benefits: Ornamental plant
Location: Zone 1 of UPI Botanic Garden
Synonyms:
- Poinsetia pulcherrima
- Poinsettia pulcherima
- Poinsettia pulcherrima (Willd. ex Klotzsch) Graham
- Poinssetia pulcherrima
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