Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
chaculana
ID:
961974

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 27: 441 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000961312



Common Names

  • Chaculana Spurge
  • Mole Plant
  • Crown of Thorns


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Description

Euphorbia chaculana (also called Chacul Spurge, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thin, woody stem and grows up to 1 foot tall. Its leaves are narrow and lanceolate, and its flowers are small and yellow. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia chaculana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a source of latex.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia chaculana is a small, yellowish-green cyathium, with a single pistillate flower in the center. The seed is a three-lobed capsule containing numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings are usually unbranched, with a single pair of opposite, sessile leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia chaculana is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny spot. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Euphorbia chaculana

Euphorbia chaculana is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers that specialize in succulents.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-78934: Based on the initial data import
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.