Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
genistoides
ID:
962900

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Bergius

Source:
wcs

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. Cap. : 146 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000962238



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Genistoides
  • Genistoid Spurge
  • Genistoid Cushion Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia genistoides (also called Broom Spurge, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in sunny, dry habitats, such as rocky slopes and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia genistoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, stomach problems, and fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Euphorbia genistoides var. corifolia (Lam.) N.E.Br.
Euphorbia genistoides var. genistoides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia genistoides 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 genistoides 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 genistoides

Euphorbia genistoides is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

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-79820: Based on the initial data import
Peter Jonas Bergius (1730-1790): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Bergius' in the authors string.