Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lutulenta
ID:
963812

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Croizat) Oudejans

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 67(1): 47. 1989

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963150



Common Names

  • Lutulent Spurge
  • African Milkbush
  • African Milk Tree


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Description

Euphorbia lutulenta (also called 'Candelilla', among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to Mexico, growing in rocky and sandy soils in desert and semi-desert habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia lutulenta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia lutulenta is a small, yellowish-green cyathium, with a single female flower in the center. The seed is a three-celled capsule containing numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia lutulenta 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 lutulenta

Euphorbia lutulenta can be found in the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores.

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-80692: Based on the initial data import
Léon Croizat (1894-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croizat' in the authors string.
Robertus Cornelis Hilarius Maria Oudejans (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oudejans' in the authors string.