Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
diminuta
ID:
962414

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Carter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39: 646 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000961752



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Diminuta
  • Diminutive Spurge
  • Diminutive Dwarf Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia diminuta (also called dwarf spurge, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 feet tall and has a woody stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia diminuta is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens and containers. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia diminuta has small, yellow-green flowers. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia diminuta is a perennial succulent that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the stems and planted in well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a sandy soil mix and lightly covered. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly. Fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Euphorbia diminuta

Euphorbia diminuta is native to India and can be found in dry, open areas.

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-79356: Based on the initial data import
Susan Carter Holmes (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Carter' in the authors string.