Status:
valid
Authors:
Bisseret & Dioli
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 77: 208 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808650
Common Names
- Euphorbia Bertemariae
- Bertemaria's Spurge
- Bertemaria's Euphorbia
Description
Euphorbia bertemariae (also called Bertemaria's Spurge, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is an annual or perennial herb, growing up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Euphorbia bertemariae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Euphorbia bertemariae has small, yellow flowers with brownish spots on the sepals and petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euphorbia bertemariae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When planting seeds, sow them in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist. When propagating by cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of branches in spring or early summer and root them in a well-draining potting mix. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Euphorbia bertemariae
Euphorbia bertemariae is native to Costa Rica and can be found in rainforests.
Euphorbia bertemariae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euphorbia bertemariae?
Euphorbia bertemariae
What is the common name of Euphorbia bertemariae?
Bertemariae Spurge
What is the natural habitat of Euphorbia bertemariae?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
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,