Status:
valid
Authors:
Featherm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Surv. S. & Centr. Louisiana : 71, 105 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920575
Common Names
- Euphorbia meganaesos
- Meganaesos Spurge
- Euphorbia Spurge
Description
Euphorbia meganaesos (also called Megane's Spurge, among many other common names) is a species of succulent native to Mexico. It has a shrubby growth habit with thick, fleshy, green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is tolerant of drought.
Uses & Benefits
Euphorbia meganaesos is a species of plant found in Central and South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Euphorbia meganaesos has yellow flowers with red bracts. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euphorbia meganaesos is a tropical plant that is native to Brazil. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining potting mix. The pot should be placed in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The seedlings should be kept moist but not wet. Once the seedlings have established, they should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks.
Where to Find Euphorbia meganaesos
Euphorbia meganaesos can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
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,