Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
gariepina
ID:
962869

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Cent. Euphorb. : 28 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000962207



Common Names

  • Gariep Spurge
  • Gariep Poinsettia
  • Gariep Euphorbia


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Description

Euphorbia gariepina (also called Gariep Spurge, among many other common names) is an evergreen succulent shrub, native to the Canary Islands. It grows up to 1.2 m tall and has thick, fleshy, grey-green leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia gariepina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and as an antiseptic.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Euphorbia gariepina sub. balsamea (Welw. ex Hiern) L.C.Leach
Euphorbia gariepina sub. gariepina

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia gariepina has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia gariepina is a low-growing, evergreen perennial succulent that can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water sparingly and fertilize in the spring. Prune regularly to maintain shape and size.

Where to Find Euphorbia gariepina

Euphorbia gariepina 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-79793: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.