Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
mayfieldii
ID:
1323076

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.W.Steinm.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 960 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335530



Common Names

  • Euphorbia mayfieldii
  • Mayfieldii Euphorbia
  • Mayfieldii Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia mayfieldii (also called Mayfield's spurge, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to the United States. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate in shape, with a glossy dark green color.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia mayfieldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control, as a ground cover, and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia mayfieldii 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 mayfieldii is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a succulent with small, white flowers. The plant can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Euphorbia mayfieldii

Euphorbia mayfieldii is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Euphorbia mayfieldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia mayfieldii?

Euphorbia mayfieldii

What is the family of Euphorbia mayfieldii?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Euphorbia mayfieldii?

Mayfield's Euphorbia

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

Victor W. Steinmann (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.W.Steinm.' in the authors string.