Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
963371

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 423 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000962709



Common Names

  • Indian Spurge
  • Indian Wood Spurge
  • Spotted Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia indica (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 indica is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping purposes. It is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia indica 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 indica can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Euphorbia indica

Euphorbia indica 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,

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