Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
azorica
ID:
961542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Fl. Azor. : 27 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000960880



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Azorica
  • Azores Spurge
  • Azores Euphorbia


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Description

Euphorbia azorica (also called Azores Spurge, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to the Azores islands and usually grows in rocky and dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia azorica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a purgative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia azorica 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 azorica is a low-growing, succulent perennial with a spreading habit. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take a cutting from the stem or a leaf and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is a more difficult process. Plant the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. The seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Euphorbia azorica

Euphorbia azorica is native to the Azores and can be found in parts of Portugal.

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,