Status:
valid
Authors:
N.C.Taylor & M.Terry
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 10: 2 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346630
Common Names
- Cryptorubra Euphorbia
- Euphorbia
- Euphorbia Cryptorubra
Description
Euphorbia cryptorubra (also called Red Spurge, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in grassland, savanna, and shrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Euphorbia cryptorubra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Euphorbia cryptorubra has yellow flowers with a pleasant scent. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euphorbia cryptorubra is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or summer. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but may require more frequent watering in hot climates. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings.
Where to Find Euphorbia cryptorubra
Euphorbia cryptorubra is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Euphorbia cryptorubra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euphorbia cryptorubra?
Euphorbia cryptorubra
What are the common names of Euphorbia cryptorubra?
Cryptorubra Euphorbia
What is the natural habitat of Euphorbia cryptorubra?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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
Martin Terry: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Terry' in the authors string.
Nathan Caleb Taylor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.C.Taylor' in the authors string.