Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ariensis
ID:
961441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 57 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000960779



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Ariensis
  • Arizona Spurge
  • Arizona Euphorbia


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Description

Euphorbia ariensis (also called Aries 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 ariensis 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

Euphorbia ariensis has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head-like structure. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia ariensis 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 ariensis

Euphorbia ariensis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

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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