Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
haematantha
ID:
963095

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 63 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000962433



Common Names

  • Haematantha Spurge
  • Haematantha Milkweed
  • Haematantha Euphorbia


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Description

Euphorbia haematantha (also called Blood Spurge, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia haematantha 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 haematantha is a low-growing, succulent shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has a spreading, branching habit and can be propagated by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Euphorbia haematantha

Euphorbia haematantha is native to Mexico 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-80007: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.