Euphorbia fulgens, commonly known as scarlet plume or flame spurge, has various synonyms that describe its appearance and characteristics. It belongs to the same family as poinsettias and has a bright red color that gives it a flame-like appearance. Some of its synonyms include "firetail," "red spurge," and "scarlet poinsettia." The plant also has medicinal properties and is known in ayurvedic medicine as "shobhanjana," which means the auspicious tree. It is said to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties and is used to treat various ailments. Other synonyms include "garden spurge," "pike's peak," and "sanguinary".