Status:
valid
Authors:
Rebmann
Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. 4: 45 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315125
Common Names
- Euphorbia beuginii
- Beuginii Euphorbia
- Beuginii Euphorbia Plant
Description
Euphorbia beuginii (also called Beugin's Spurge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody base and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Euphorbia beuginii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions, such as burns and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Euphorbia beuginii has small yellow flowers with five petals and a central cluster of yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euphorbia beuginii is a fast-growing succulent that can be propagated by cuttings or from seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water sparingly and fertilize lightly.
Where to Find Euphorbia beuginii
Euphorbia beuginii is native to Madagascar and can be found in the dry, rocky areas of the island.
Euphorbia beuginii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euphorbia beuginii?
Euphorbia beuginii
What is the natural habitat of Euphorbia beuginii?
It is native to Madagascar.
What are the medicinal uses of Euphorbia beuginii?
It is used to treat skin conditions, such as burns, cuts, and eczema.
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,