Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
angusta
ID:
961361

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engelm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Rep. U.S. Mex. Bound. 2(1): 189 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000960699



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Angusta
  • Gopher Spurge
  • Mole Plant


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Description

Euphorbia angusta (also called Angusta, 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 angusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia angusta 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 angusta is an evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained soil and requires little maintenance. Propagation is by division or cuttings taken in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Euphorbia angusta

Euphorbia angusta 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-78354: Based on the initial data import
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.