Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
dussii
ID:
962507

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krug & Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Fl. Phan. Antill. Franc. 44. 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000961845



Common Names

  • Duss's Spurge
  • Gopher Spurge
  • Mole Plant


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Description

Euphorbia dussii (also called Duss's Spurge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It grows up to 1 m tall, with a single stem and a rosette of lanceolate leaves. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia dussii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia dussii has small yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia dussii can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can be taken from the stems or leaves and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall by carefully separating the plant into smaller pieces and replanting them in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Euphorbia dussii

Euphorbia dussii can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Syria and Turkey.

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Karl Wilhelm Leopold Krug (1833-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krug' in the authors string.