Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
louwii
ID:
963778

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.C.Leach

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 46: 207 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963116



Common Names

  • Louw's Spurge
  • African Milkbush
  • African Milk Tree


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Description

Euphorbia louwii (also called Louw's 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 louwii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia louwii has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia louwii is a succulent perennial that grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. For best results, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from healthy stems and placed in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Euphorbia louwii

Euphorbia louwii 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-80661: Based on the initial data import
Leslie Charles Leach (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Leach' in the authors string.