Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
962157

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elliott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Sketch Bot. S. Carolina 2: 656 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000961495



Common Names

  • Heartleaf Spurge
  • Heartleaf Sandmat
  • Heartleaf Euphorbia


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Description

Euphorbia cordifolia (also called Heartleaf Spurge, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is a small, evergreen shrub with thick, fleshy, heart-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is drought-tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia cordifolia is small and yellow-green. The seed is a three-celled capsule, and the seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia cordifolia is a succulent plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. Propagation by cuttings is the easiest and most successful method. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and allowed to dry for a few days before planting. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Euphorbia cordifolia

Euphorbia cordifolia 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-79105: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Elliott (1771-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elliott' in the authors string.