Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
daghestanica
ID:
1336098

Status:
valid

Authors:
Geltman

Source:
ipni

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 82(3): 122 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348552



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Daghestanica
  • Daghestanica Spurge
  • Daghestanica's Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia daghestanica (also called 'Candelilla', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia, and is found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of 2,000–3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia daghestanica is a species of spurge that is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia daghestanica has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are slender and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia daghestanica is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Euphorbia daghestanica

Euphorbia daghestanica is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in nurseries and garden centers that specialize in plants from the Caucasus region.

Euphorbia daghestanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia daghestanica?

Euphorbia daghestanica

What is the common name of Euphorbia daghestanica?

Daghestan Spurge

What is the natural habitat of Euphorbia daghestanica?

Euphorbia daghestanica is found in dry, sunny areas in western Asia.

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

Dmitri Victorovich Geltman (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Geltman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:997362-1: Based on the initial data import