Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
fistulosa
ID:
962763

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.S.Khan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 25(1): 11 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000962101



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Fistulosa
  • Pipe Spurge
  • Pipe Euphorbia


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Description

Euphorbia fistulosa (also called Pipe 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 fistulosa 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia fistulosa is a small, yellowish-green inflorescence, with a single female flower in the center. The seed is a small, three-lobed capsule that contains three small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a few short, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia fistulosa 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 fistulosa

Euphorbia fistulosa 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,

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