Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
analamerae
ID:
961339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leandri

Source:
wcs

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 12: 77 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000960677



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Analamerae
  • Gopher Spurge
  • Mole Plant


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Description

Euphorbia analamerae (also called Analamerae, 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 analamerae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia analamerae is a small, yellowish-green, five-petaled flower. The seed is a three-lobed capsule. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia analamerae is a succulent plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done in spring or summer, when temperatures are warm and the plant is actively growing. Cuttings can be taken from the stem or leaves and planted in a sandy, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Euphorbia analamerae

Euphorbia analamerae can be found in the Mediterranean region, in countries such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

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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