Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
johnstonii
ID:
963471

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mayfield

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Sida 14: 574 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000962809



Common Names

  • Johnston's Spurge
  • Johnstonii Spurge
  • Johnston's Spurge Plant


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Description

Euphorbia johnstonii (also called Johnston's Spurge, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of 30-50 cm and has narrow, spiny leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia johnstonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a source of latex.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia johnstonii has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black, three-angled seeds. The seedlings have small, oval leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia johnstonii is a perennial succulent plant that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep them moist but not wet. To propagate by stem cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Euphorbia johnstonii

Euphorbia johnstonii is native to Tanzania and can be found in the Usambara Mountains.

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-80372: Based on the initial data import
Mark Hasslock Mayfield (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mayfield' in the authors string.