Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cuphosperma
ID:
962259

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engelm.) Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 73 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000961597



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Cuphosperma
  • Cuphosperma Spurge
  • Cushion Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia cuphosperma (also called Cup 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, cup-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia cuphosperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make a yellow dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Euphorbia cuphosperma are small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually reddish-brown.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia cuphosperma can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Euphorbia cuphosperma

Euphorbia cuphosperma is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca.

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.