Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
longispina
ID:
963763

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiov.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Fl. Somala 1: 302 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963101



Common Names

  • Long-Spined Spurge
  • African Milkbush
  • African Milk Tree


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Description

Euphorbia longispina (also called Long-spined Spurge, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has a thick, woody stem with small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia longispina 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

Euphorbia longispina 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 longispina can be propagated from cuttings. The cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Euphorbia longispina

Euphorbia longispina can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and North Africa.

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-80647: Based on the initial data import
Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.