Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cheirolepis
ID:
962015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 3(2): 558 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000961353



Common Names

  • Cheirolepis Spurge
  • Mole Plant
  • Crown of Thorns


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Description

Euphorbia cheirolepis (also called Finger Spurge, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial herb native to the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia cheirolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and to control erosion. It has medicinal properties and can be used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia cheirolepis 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 cheirolepis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall. It has a spreading habit and produces small, yellow-green flowers in the summer. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Euphorbia cheirolepis

Euphorbia cheirolepis 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-78972: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.