Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
forsskalii
ID:
962806

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Gay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 3): 240 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000962144



Common Names

  • Forsskal's Spurge
  • Forsskal's Poinsettia
  • Forsskal's Euphorbia


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Description

Euphorbia forsskalii (also called Forsskål's Spurge, among many other common names) is an evergreen succulent shrub, native to the Arabian Peninsula and East Africa. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has thick, fleshy, grey-green leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia forsskalii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia forsskalii has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in the center of the plant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia forsskalii can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can be taken from the stems or leaves and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall by carefully separating the plant into smaller pieces and replanting them in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Euphorbia forsskalii

Euphorbia forsskalii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

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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