Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
gerstneriana
ID:
1322918

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bruyns

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 42: 236 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335372



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Gerstneriana
  • Gerstneriana Euphorbia
  • Gerstneriana Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia gerstneriana (also called Gerstner's spurge, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Japan. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate in shape, with a glossy dark green color.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia gerstneriana is an ornamental plant used in landscaping and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia gerstneriana has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, linear leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia gerstneriana is a perennial that is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun. Propagation is by division of the mature plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Euphorbia gerstneriana

Euphorbia gerstneriana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Euphorbia gerstneriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia gerstneriana?

Euphorbia gerstneriana

What is the common name of Euphorbia gerstneriana?

Gerstner's spurge

Where is Euphorbia gerstneriana native to?

Japan

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

Peter Vincent Bruyns (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruyns' in the authors string.