Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
adenochlora
ID:
961209

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Morren & Decne.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Bruxelles 3: 174 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000960547



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Adenochlora
  • Adenochlora Euphorbia
  • Adenochlora


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Description

Euphorbia adenochlora (also called Adenochlora, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has a thick, woody stem and a dense, rounded crown of long, narrow, grey-green leaves. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia adenochlora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin infections and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia adenochlora has a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia adenochlora can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Water regularly during the growing season and keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Euphorbia adenochlora

Euphorbia adenochlora is found in tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.

Species in the Euphorbia genus

Euphorbia abdulghafooriana, Euphorbia acanthodes, Euphorbia borealis, Euphorbia calcarata, Euphorbia coalcomanensis, Euphorbia colligata, Euphorbia conzattii, Euphorbia cymbifera, Euphorbia cyri, Euphorbia diazlunana, Euphorbia dressleri, Euphorbia finkii, Euphorbia lomelii, Euphorbia meuselii, Euphorbia nocens, Euphorbia patentispina, Euphorbia peritropoides, Euphorbia personata, Euphorbia randrianijohanyi, Euphorbia rauhii, Euphorbia razafindratsirae, Euphorbia rosescens, Euphorbia tehuacana, Euphorbia trialata, Euphorbia ammophila, Euphorbia densispina, Euphorbia derickii, Euphorbia einensis, Euphorbia frankii, Euphorbia godana, Euphorbia hamaderoensis, Euphorbia bianoensis, Euphorbia biselegans, Euphorbia bisellenbeckii, Euphorbia bisglobosa, Euphorbia bodenghieniae, Euphorbia burkartii, Euphorbia calderoniae, Euphorbia catenata, Euphorbia chevalieri, Euphorbia clarae, Euphorbia crenata, Euphorbia cupricola, Euphorbia descampsii, Euphorbia dilunguensis, Euphorbia discoidea, Euphorbia echinulata, Euphorbia erythrocucullata, Euphorbia fernandez-lopezii, Euphorbia filiformis,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-78211: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Charles François Antoine Morren (1807-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Morren' in the authors string.