Euphorbia gokakensis sp. nov. (Euphorbiaceae) from sandstone formations in Karnataka, India

Euphorbia gokakensis , a new succulent species of Euphorbiaceae, is described from the Belgaum district of Karnataka, India. The new species belongs to Euphorbia subgen. Euphorbia , and closely resembles Euphorbia caducifolia Haines. However, it is distinguished by its characteristic dwarf habit forming a compact cushion that hardly exceeds 50 cm in height.