Description
Euphorbia betacea (also called Betaceo Spurge, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to the Canary Islands and usually grows in rocky and dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Euphorbia betacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Euphorbia betacea is a small, yellow-green inflorescence, with a single pistil and several stamens. The seed is a small, three-lobed capsule, containing several small, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euphorbia betacea is a low-growing, spreading, evergreen succulent shrub with a woody stem. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.