Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
duclouxii
ID:
1235899

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radcl.-Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 51(1): 102 1996

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235237



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Duclouxii
  • Duclouxii Euphorbia
  • Duclouxii Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia duclouxii (also called Euphorbia, among many other common names) is a small, succulent shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It grows in dry and arid habitats, such as deserts and scrublands, and has small, ovate leaves with a grayish-green color.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia duclouxii is used as an ornamental plant, and its latex is used to make rubber and as a traditional medicine for skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Euphorbia duclouxii has a single, small, white flower with a yellow center. Seed: The seed of Euphorbia duclouxii is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Euphorbia duclouxii are small, with bright green leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia duclouxii can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 10.

Where to Find Euphorbia duclouxii

Euphorbia duclouxii is native to Ecuador and can be found in the Napo province.

Euphorbia duclouxii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia duclouxii?

Euphorbia duclouxii

What is the common name of Euphorbia duclouxii?

No common name

What is the habitat of Euphorbia duclouxii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests

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 tro-50082406: Based on the initial data import
Alan Radcliffe-Smith (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radcl.-Sm.' in the authors string.