Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
golondrina
ID:
962977

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.C.Wheeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 53: 8 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000962315



Common Names

  • Golondrina Spurge
  • Golondrina Euphorbia
  • Golondrina Gopher Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia golondrina (also called Golondrina Spurge, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has a cylindrical stem and is usually solitary, but can form small clumps. It grows in rocky outcrops and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia golondrina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia golondrina has small yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia golondrina 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 golondrina

Euphorbia golondrina is native to Mexico.

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-79896: Based on the initial data import
Louis Cutter Wheeler (1910-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Wheeler' in the authors string.