Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
kiritensis
ID:
963529

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.R.O.Bally & S.Carter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Euphorbia J. 5: 35 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000962867



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Kiritensis
  • Kiritensis Spurge
  • Kiritensis Milkbush


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Description

Euphorbia kiritensis (also called Kirit Spurge, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub or small tree, native to India. It has greyish-green stems and leaves, with yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, and is often found in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia kiritensis 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 flower of Euphorbia kiritensis is a small yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia kiritensis is a perennial succulent that grows in a rosette shape. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It requires well-draining soil and regular watering during the growing season. It is not frost tolerant.

Where to Find Euphorbia kiritensis

Euphorbia kiritensis is native to India and can be found in the Kirit 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-80429: Based on the initial data import
Peter René Oscar Bally (1895-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.R.O.Bally' in the authors string.
Susan Carter Holmes (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Carter' in the authors string.