Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
iranshahrii
ID:
920925

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pahlevani

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 33: 96 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920260



Common Names

  • Iran Shahri's Euphorbia
  • Iran Shahri's Spurge
  • Iran Shahri's Milkweed


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Description

Euphorbia iranshahrii (also called 'Iranshahri's Spurge', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a long, thin stem and small, green, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia iranshahrii is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Euphorbia iranshahrii has small, yellow-green flowers. Seed: The seeds of Euphorbia iranshahrii are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Euphorbia iranshahrii are small and have a single stem with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia iranshahrii is a shrub that is native to Iran. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by division or from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and can take up to two years to germinate.

Where to Find Euphorbia iranshahrii

Euphorbia iranshahrii is native to Iran and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also available for purchase from nurseries and online retailers.

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-465709: Based on the initial data import
Amirhossein Pahlevani: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pahlevani' in the authors string.