Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
minuta
ID:
964038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loscos & J.Pardo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Ser. Inconf. Pl. Aragon. : 96 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963376



Common Names

  • Small Spurge
  • Wolf's Milk
  • Cushion Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia minuta (also called Dwarf Spurge, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, mat-forming plant with small, fleshy, grey-green leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in rocky, dry, sunny areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia minuta is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and stomach ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Euphorbia minuta sub. minuta
Euphorbia minuta sub. moleroi P.Monts. & Ferrández

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia minuta has small yellow flowers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia minuta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Euphorbia minuta

Euphorbia minuta can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

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-80907: Based on the initial data import
Francisco Loscos Bernal (1823-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loscos' in the authors string.
José Pardo Sastrón (1822-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Pardo' in the authors string.