Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
maoershanensis
ID:
1323007

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.N.Wei & J.S.Ma

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 87: 45 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335461



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Maoershanensis
  • Maoershan's Euphorbia
  • Maoershan's Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia maoershanensis (also called Maoershan Euphorbia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It is found in moist and shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia maoershanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia maoershanensis has small, yellow, five-petaled flowers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia maoershanensis is a tropical perennial that is easy to propagate by division. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and should be watered regularly. Propagation can be done by division or by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Euphorbia maoershanensis

Euphorbia maoershanensis is native to China and can be found in forests and thickets.

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

Fa Nan Wei (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.N.Wei' in the authors string.
Jin Shuang Ma (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Ma' in the authors string.