Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
insulana
ID:
963397

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Flumin. : 202 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000962735



Common Names

  • Insulana Spurge
  • Insulana Euphorbia
  • Insulana Milkweed


Searching for Euphorbia insulana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Euphorbia insulana (also called Island Milkbush, among many other common names) is an evergreen succulent shrub with a thick stem and a dense, rounded crown. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It grows to a height of up to 4 meters and has thick, fleshy leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Euphorbia insulana var. insulana
Euphorbia insulana var. pilcomayensis (Croizat) Oudejans
Euphorbia insulana var. tovarensis (Boiss.) Oudejans

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia insulana has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

Searching for Euphorbia insulana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia insulana 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 insulana

Euphorbia insulana can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

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,