Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
eglandulosa
ID:
962530

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.W.Steinm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Aliso 14: 223 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000961868



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Eglandulosa
  • Eglandulose Spurge
  • Eglandulose Cushion Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia eglandulosa (also called Eglandulosa Spurge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. 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 eglandulosa 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

The flower of Euphorbia eglandulosa is a small, yellowish-green inflorescence, with a single female flower in the center and several male flowers around it. The seed is a three-lobed capsule, containing small, black, angular seeds. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single, short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia eglandulosa is a succulent shrub that grows up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall. It has thick, fleshy stems with small, oval-shaped leaves. The leaves are green to gray-green in color and have a waxy coating. The plant produces small yellow flowers in the summer. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, sandy soil. Propagate by seed or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Euphorbia eglandulosa

Euphorbia eglandulosa is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in areas such as the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.

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-79468: Based on the initial data import
Victor W. Steinmann (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.W.Steinm.' in the authors string.