Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lacei
ID:
963570

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1911: 456 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000962908



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Lacei
  • Lace's Spurge
  • Lace's Milkbush


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Description

Euphorbia lacei (also called Lace's Spurge, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub or small tree, native to South Africa. 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 lacei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make traditional medicines and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia lacei 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 lacei is a succulent plant that can be propagated by cuttings. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Euphorbia lacei

Euphorbia lacei can be found in the Canary Islands.

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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