Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cuchumatanensis
ID:
962236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 169 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000961574



Common Names

  • Cuchumatan Spurge
  • Cuchumatan Sandmat
  • Cuchumatan Euphorbia


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Description

Euphorbia cuchumatanensis (also called Cuchumatan Spurge, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant native to Guatemala. It has a single stem, up to 2 feet tall, with a rosette of narrow, pointed, blue-green leaves. The flowers are small, yellow-green, and clustered in a terminal umbel. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia cuchumatanensis 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

Euphorbia cuchumatanensis has yellow flowers with four petals and a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia cuchumatanensis is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that is often grown as an annual. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting of 4-6 inches from the stem and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot with a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. The cutting should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Euphorbia cuchumatanensis

Euphorbia cuchumatanensis is native to Guatemala and can be found in the departments of Huehuetenango and Quiché.

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-79179: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.