Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
atoto
ID:
961503

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Forst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ins. Austr. : 36 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000960841



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Atoto
  • Atoto Spurge
  • Atoto Euphorbia


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Description

Euphorbia atoto (also called Atoto Spurge, among many other common names) is a succulent, perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It is typically found in dry, rocky habitats and has a rosette of green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia atoto is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia atoto 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia atoto 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 atoto

Euphorbia atoto can be found in dry areas in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, 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-78489: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.