Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
maryrichardsiae
ID:
913319

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Will.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Euphorbia World 4(3): 10 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912654



Common Names

  • Euphorbia maryrichardsiae
  • Maryrichardsiae Spurge
  • Maryrichards Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia maryrichardsiae (also called Mary Richards' spurge, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1–2 m.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia maryrichardsiae is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia maryrichardsiae is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia maryrichardsiae is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Take a cutting from the stem and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult and time-consuming.

Where to Find Euphorbia maryrichardsiae

Euphorbia maryrichardsiae is native to the dry regions of western Madagascar.

Euphorbia maryrichardsiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia maryrichardsiae?

Euphorbia maryrichardsiae

What is the natural habitat of Euphorbia maryrichardsiae?

Tropical rainforests

What are the uses of Euphorbia maryrichardsiae?

Used for timber, fuel, and essential oils

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