Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
iloitaii
ID:
913317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Powys & S.Carter

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Cact. World 27: 211 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912652



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Iloitaii
  • Iloitaii Euphorbia
  • Iloitaii's Euphorbia


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Description

Euphorbia iloitaii (also called the Iloitai Euphorbia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a shrub or small tree with thick, succulent leaves and yellow flowers. Its fruits are edible.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia iloitaii is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia iloitaii is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia iloitaii is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Take a cutting from the stem and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult and time-consuming.

Where to Find Euphorbia iloitaii

Euphorbia iloitaii is native to the dry regions of western Madagascar.

Euphorbia iloitaii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia iloitaii?

Euphorbia iloitaii

What is the natural habitat of Euphorbia iloitaii?

Tropical rainforests

What are the uses of Euphorbia iloitaii?

Used for timber, fuel, and essential oils

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-457574: Based on the initial data import
Susan Carter Holmes (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Carter' in the authors string.
Anne Powys: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Powys' in the authors string.