Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
balsamifera
ID:
961565

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 2: 137 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000960903



Common Names

  • Balsam Spurge
  • Balsam's Spurge
  • Balsam Euphorbia


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Description

Euphorbia balsamifera (also called Balsam Spurge, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to the Canary Islands. It has a thick, woody stem with short, stubby leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and is often found in coastal regions.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia balsamifera 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Euphorbia balsamifera sub. adenensis (Deflers) P.R.O.Bally
Euphorbia balsamifera sub. balsamifera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia balsamifera is a small yellow-green flower with a five-petal star-like shape. The seed is a small, black, three-lobed capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia balsamifera 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 balsamifera

Euphorbia balsamifera is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, Italy, and North Africa.

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-78550: Based on the initial data import
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.