Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
kirkii
ID:
806483

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Bruyns

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Taxon 55: 413 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805817



Common Names

  • Kirkii Euphorbia
  • Euphorbia kirkii
  • Euphorbia kirkii var. kirkii


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Description

Euphorbia kirkii (also called Euphorbia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb found in South East Asia. It has a creeping habit and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, growing in moist soils and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia kirkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a source of food and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia kirkii has small yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia kirkii is a small, succulent shrub native to South Africa. It can be grown in a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Euphorbia kirkii

Euphorbia kirkii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Euphorbia kirkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia kirkii?

Euphorbia kirkii

What is the common name of Euphorbia kirkii?

Kirk's Spurge

What is the natural habitat of Euphorbia kirkii?

Dry rocky hillsides and grasslands

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-344094: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Peter Vincent Bruyns (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruyns' in the authors string.