Species:
capmanambatoensis
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rauh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Kakteen And. Sukk. 46(9): 219 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000961210
Common Names
- Capmanambatoensis Spurge
- Capmanambatoensis Euphorbia
- Capmanambatoensis Plant
Description
Euphorbia capmanambatoensis (also called Capmanambatoensis Spurge, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Madagascar. It has a woody stem and branches with small, oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and yellow and the fruits are small and round. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Euphorbia capmanambatoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Euphorbia capmanambatoensis is small and yellow with a green center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euphorbia capmanambatoensis is a low-growing, spreading perennial with small, narrow leaves and long, slender stems. It is native to Madagascar and is hardy in USDA zones 10-12. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Euphorbia capmanambatoensis
Euphorbia capmanambatoensis can be found in Madagascar.
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,