Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
banae
ID:
961569

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rauh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Kakteen And. Sukk. 44: 2 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000960907



Common Names

  • Ban Spurge
  • Ban's Spurge
  • Ban Euphorbia


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Description

Euphorbia banae (also called Bana's Spurge, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial native to South Africa. It has a thick, woody stem with long, narrow leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and is often found in coastal regions.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia banae 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

The flower of Euphorbia banae 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 banae 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 banae

Euphorbia banae is native to Ethiopia and can be found in parts of the Horn of 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-78554: Based on the initial data import
Werner Rauh (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauh' in the authors string.