Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lavrani
ID:
963639

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.C.Leach

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 47: 807 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000962977



Common Names

  • Lavrani Spurge
  • Lavrani Wood Spurge
  • Spotted Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia lavrani (also called Spurge, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. It has a sprawling habit with thin, woody stems and oblong-ovate leaves. It is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia lavrani is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia lavrani has small yellow flowers and produces seeds that are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia lavrani can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed compost. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy compost. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Euphorbia lavrani

Euphorbia lavrani is native to the Mediterranean region, including North Africa, and is also found in India.

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-80531: Based on the initial data import
Leslie Charles Leach (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Leach' in the authors string.