Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
katrajensis
ID:
963509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gage

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1914: 236 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000962847



Common Names

  • Katrajensis Spurge
  • Katrajensis Spurge Plant
  • Katrajensis Spurge Flower


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Description

Euphorbia katrajensis (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 Indian region and is found in rocky, dry habitats. It has gray-green, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia katrajensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Indian medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Euphorbia katrajensis are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small and black with a white coating. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia katrajensis is a succulent plant 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 katrajensis

Euphorbia katrajensis is native to India and can be found in the Katraj region.

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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