Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
agowensis
ID:
961235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 70 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000960573



Common Names

  • Agowensis Spurge
  • Agowensis Euphorbia
  • Agowensis Milkweed


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Description

Euphorbia agowensis (also called Agowensis, 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 agowensis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Euphorbia agowensis var. agowensis
Euphorbia agowensis var. pseudoholstii (Pax) P.R.O.Bally & S.Carter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia agowensis is yellowish-green in color. The seed is a capsule with a three-lobed capsule and a single seed inside. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia agowensis is a perennial succulent that is native to Ethiopia. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Euphorbia agowensis

Euphorbia agowensis 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-78235: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.