Euphorbia heyneana Spreng., Syst. Veg. 3: 791 1826. (Syn: Chamaesyce heyneana (Spreng.) Soják;
Euphorbia microphylla B.Heyne ex Roth [Illegitimate]; Euphorbia bombaiensis Santapau; Euphorbia dissimilis Cordem.; Euphorbia dissimilis Cordem.; Euphorbia orbiculata Miq. [Illegitimate]; Euphorbia serpens var. indica Engelm. ex Boiss.; Euphorbia wallichiana Boiss. [Illegitimate]); .
Three prostrate species are rather close. I found the following keys in Flora of India: 30 a. Plants prostrate, only branches or tips of branches decumbent; cyathia solitary, paired or 3 together … 31 .
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ID help: tiny euphorb: 2 correct images as above. Bhopal; black soil; 18/11/2021 flower photo taken with a macro lens
Euphorbia indica Lam. ?? 2nd image belongs to Biophytum sensitivum (Linnaeus) Candolle !
I think it can be Euphorbia heyneana Spreng., as per images, keys and details herein. Pl. post the habit image for further inputs.
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