Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
bosseri
ID:
961708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leandri

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 5: 212 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000961046



Common Names

  • Bosseri Spurge
  • Bosseri Euphorbia
  • Bosseri Leafy Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia bosseri (also called Bosser's Spurge, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry forests and scrublands. It is a small shrub with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and yellow-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia bosseri is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it is quite attractive and easy to maintain. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its sap has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia bosseri is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, three-lobed capsule. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia bosseri is a succulent plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. In winter, water sparingly.

Where to Find Euphorbia bosseri

Euphorbia bosseri is found in the tropical rainforests of Central America.

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,

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