Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
inappendiculata
ID:
963356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 22(89): 309 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000962694



Common Names

  • Inappendiculata Spurge
  • Inappendiculata Wood Spurge
  • Spotted Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia inappendiculata (also called 'Cushion Spurge', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial succulent with a low-growing, cushion-forming habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky, dry habitats. It has gray-green, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia inappendiculata is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Euphorbia inappendiculata var. queenslandica Domin
Euphorbia inappendiculata var. inappendiculata
Euphorbia inappendiculata var. robustior Halford & W.K.Harris

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia inappendiculata has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and a central pistil. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia inappendiculata is a perennial succulent that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Water sparingly during the summer months and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. In the winter months, water sparingly and only when the soil is dry.

Where to Find Euphorbia inappendiculata

Euphorbia inappendiculata can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

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-80262: Based on the initial data import
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.