''Euphorbia ambovombensis'' is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar. It is native to the area around

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at the southern end o the island, where it is locally common. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical dry

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. It is threatened by habitat loss. Trade in this species is regulated under Appendix I of CITES.

References

* Rauh, W. 1987
''New and little known euphorbias from Madagascar''
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