Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
decaryi
ID:
962322

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 6: 120 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000961660



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Decaryi
  • Decaryi Spurge
  • Decary's Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia decaryi (also called 'Decary's Spurge', among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to Madagascar. It has thick, fleshy, grey-green leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Euphorbia decaryi var. capsaintemariensis (Rauh) Cremers
Euphorbia decaryi var. decaryi
Euphorbia decaryi var. crassicaulis (Rauh) J.-P.Castillon & J.-B.Castillon
Euphorbia decaryi var. robinsonii Cremers

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia decaryi has small yellow flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia decaryi 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 decaryi

Euphorbia decaryi can be found in the wild in Madagascar.

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-79263: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.