Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
leuconeura
ID:
963683

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 78 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963021



Common Names

  • Leuconeura Spurge
  • Cushion Spurge
  • Wolf's Milk


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Description

Euphorbia leuconeura (also called White-Veined Spurge, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has a single stem with a rosette of fleshy, light green leaves at the top. It produces yellow flowers in the summer months. It is found in dry, sandy areas and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia leuconeura 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

The flower of Euphorbia leuconeura is a small, yellow-green cyathia with white petals. The seed is a three-celled capsule containing many small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia leuconeura 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 leuconeura

Euphorbia leuconeura 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-80572: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.