Sebastiania brasiliensis facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sebastiania brasiliensis
Scientific classification
Genus:	Sebastiania
Species:	brasiliensis

Sebastiania brasiliensis is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. This family is also known as the spurge family. Scientists first described this plant in 1821.

You can find Sebastiania brasiliensis growing naturally in several parts of South America. Its native home stretches from Colombia and Venezuela down to Bolivia and Brazil, and also into northern Argentina.

What is Sebastiania brasiliensis?

Sebastiania brasiliensis is a plant that produces flowers. Like all flowering plants, it uses its flowers to make seeds and reproduce. It is part of a large group of plants called the Euphorbiaceae family. This family includes many different kinds of plants, from small herbs to large trees, and even some plants that look like cacti.

Where Does It Grow?

This plant is native to a wide area in South America. This means it has grown there naturally for a very long time. Its natural habitat includes:

• Colombia
• Venezuela
• Bolivia
• Brazil
• Northern Argentina

It thrives in the climates found in these regions, which often include tropical and subtropical areas.