Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ferox
ID:
962734

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marloth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 3: 122 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000962072



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Ferox
  • Spiny Spurge
  • Spiny Euphorbia


Searching for Euphorbia ferox? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Euphorbia ferox (also called Prickly Spurge, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy stems and leaves, and produces small yellow flowers. It is found in rocky areas and dry grasslands, and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia ferox is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make wreaths, garlands, and other decorations. The plant has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin conditions, reducing inflammation, and relieving pain.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Euphorbia ferox sub. calitzdorpensis Bruyns
Euphorbia ferox sub. ferox

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia ferox has small yellow flowers with four petals and a central crown of yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Euphorbia ferox? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia ferox is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial that is native to South Africa. It grows up to 12 inches tall and has gray-green foliage. It produces small yellow flowers in spring and summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Euphorbia ferox

Euphorbia ferox can be found in the Mediterranean region, including southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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-79661: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Marloth (1855-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marloth' in the authors string.