Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
epicyparissias
ID:
962582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krauss ex Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 168 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000961920



Common Names

  • Spurge
  • Epicyparissias Spurge
  • Epicyparissias Leaf Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia epicyparissias (also called Epicyparissias Spurge, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It typically grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry, open areas. It has a rounded, spreading habit with thick, fleshy, green-gray leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia epicyparissias is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover or border plant. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soil conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia epicyparissias 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 epicyparissias is a low-growing, succulent perennial that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate drought, but will need regular watering during the summer months. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the spring or summer and rooting them in a sandy mix. The seed can be sown in the spring or summer in a sandy mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Euphorbia epicyparissias

Euphorbia epicyparissias is native to the Canary Islands.

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Johan Carl Krauss (1759-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krauss' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:346400-1: Based on the initial data import