Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
bussei
ID:
961793

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 33: 286 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000961131



Common Names

  • Busse's Spurge
  • Euphorbia bussei
  • Busse Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia bussei (also called Busse's Spurge, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It grows to a height of 0.5–1 m and has a thick, woody stem with small, oval-shaped, green leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and can tolerate drought and extreme temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia bussei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Euphorbia bussei var. bussei
Euphorbia bussei var. kibwezensis (N.E.Br.) S.Carter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia bussei is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a three-celled capsule containing one seed per cell. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia bussei is a perennial succulent that grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall. It has a thick, woody stem and a rosette of fleshy, light green leaves. The flowers are small and yellow. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-draining soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Euphorbia bussei

Euphorbia bussei can be found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

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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