Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
alaica
ID:
961246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prokh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 14: 388 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000960584



Common Names

  • Alaica Spurge
  • Alaica Euphorbia
  • Alaica Milkweed


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Description

Euphorbia alaica (also called Alaica Spurge, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It has long, thin stems and small, oval leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers in the summer. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in scrubland and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia alaica 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

The flower of Euphorbia alaica 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 alaica is a perennial succulent that is native to Central Asia. 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 alaica

Euphorbia alaica 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,

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