Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
concanensis
ID:
962111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Janarth. & S.R.Yadav

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Rheedea 5: 148 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000961449



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Concanensis
  • Concan Spurge
  • Konkan Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia concanensis (also called Concan Spurge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It grows in grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands. It has a woody stem and leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern. The flowers are yellow-green and have five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia concanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and outdoor spaces. It can be used as a hedge or border plant, and can be used to create a natural privacy screen. It is also used as a groundcover in areas where it is not wanted for it to grow too tall.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia concanensis is a small yellowish-green cyathium. The seed is a three-angled capsule containing three seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia concanensis is an evergreen perennial with a spreading habit. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Euphorbia concanensis

Euphorbia concanensis can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

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-79062: Based on the initial data import
Shrirang Ramchandra Yadav (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Yadav' in the authors string.
M. K. Janarthanam (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Janarth.' in the authors string.