Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ardonensis
ID:
961427

Status:
valid

Authors:
Galushko

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 13: 210 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000960765



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Ardonensis
  • Gopher Spurge
  • Mole Plant


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Description

Euphorbia arenaria (also called Sand Spurge, among many other common names) is a small, erect, succulent herbaceous perennial native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It has a thick, fleshy, branching stem and small, ovate, green leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia ardonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia ardonensis is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, three-lobed capsule. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia ardonensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained seed compost. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a pot of gritty compost. The plant should be grown in full sun and requires a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Euphorbia ardonensis

Euphorbia ardonensis can be found in Madagascar.

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-78416: Based on the initial data import
Anatoli Galushko (1926-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galushko' in the authors string.