Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
austrotexana
ID:
1327149

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mayfield

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 7: 634 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339603





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Description

Euphorbia austrotexana (also called Texas spurge, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is an annual herb growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States, specifically in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It is found in dry open woodlands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia austrotexana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Euphorbia austrotexana var. carrii Mayfield

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia austrotexana has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia austrotexana is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagate by seed or division.

Where to Find Euphorbia austrotexana

Euphorbia austrotexana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.

Euphorbia austrotexana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia austrotexana?

Euphorbia austrotexana

What type of plant is Euphorbia austrotexana?

It is a succulent

Where does Euphorbia austrotexana grow?

It is native to Texas

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

Mark Hasslock Mayfield (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mayfield' in the authors string.