The Malpighiales is a large and diverse order of more than 30 families, including Euphorbiaceae (spurges) and Passifloraceae, (passion fruit, Adenia) both of which include species of toxic but choice succulent plants.
The Euphorbiaceae (spurges) include the commercially important rubber tree Hevea brasiliensis, the starchy root cassava Manihot esculenta and the castor oil plant Ricinus communis.
Millions of Poinsettias Euphorbia pulcherrima are propagated by the horticultural trade every year in time for Christmas.
The order also includes Linaceae (flax), Hypericaceae (St. Johns Wort), Rhizophoraceae (mangroves), Violalaes (violets) and Salicaceae (willows).
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Euphorbia obesa |
Families of Succulent Plants 
