Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
gummifera
ID:
963075

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Cent. Euphorb. : 26 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000962413



Common Names

  • Gum-bearing Spurge
  • Gum-bearing Spurge
  • Gum-bearing Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia gummifera (also called Spiny Spurge, among many other common names) is a low-growing, perennial herb native to Africa. It has small, yellow-green flowers and spiny leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia gummifera is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin infections, reducing inflammation, and relieving pain. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia gummifera is small and yellow in color. It has a five-petaled corolla and a single pistil. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings have a single stem and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia gummifera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Euphorbia gummifera

Euphorbia gummifera is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens.

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-79991: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.