Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
erubescens
ID:
962612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 7: 90 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000961950



Common Names

  • Spurge
  • Erubescens Spurge
  • Erubescens Leaf Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia erubescens (also called Creeping Spurge, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia erubescens is a popular ornamental plant used 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 erubescens is a small, yellow-green cyathium, with four yellow-green petal-like structures. The seed is a small, three-lobed capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia erubescens is a low-growing, evergreen succulent shrub with a sprawling habit. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or seeds. The cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in well-draining soil. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the temperature between 65-75°F (18-24°C). The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Euphorbia erubescens

Euphorbia erubescens 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-79545: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.