Description
Euphorbia arteagae (also called Arteaga's Spurge, among many other common names) is a small, erect, succulent herbaceous perennial native to South America. 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 arteagae 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 arteagae is a small yellowish-green cyathium, with a single pistil and five stamens. The seed is a three-lobed capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.