Euphorbia heterophylla is a exotic weed from America and naturalized in low country in Sri Lanka as a weed. It is commonly found in waste land, marshes close to water bodies and widely on paddy fields.
| Common Classification | |
|---|---|
| Common Names | Desert Poinsettia, Fireplant |
| Scientific Name | Euphorbia heterophylla |
| Sinhala Name | Wada Kiriya, Alu Keeriya, |
| Scientific Classification | |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Species | E. heterophylla |
| Synonym | Poinsettia ruiziana, Euphorbia calyciflora |
| Ecology | |
| Category | Weed |
| Growth Habit | Herbaceous |
| Duration | Annual-Perennial |
| Origin | Exotic |
| Status | Invasive |
| Property | |
| Culinary / Edible | No |
| Use as Herb | No |
| Other Use | n/a |
| Poisoned / Toxin | Yes |
| Identification | |
