Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
montenegrina
ID:
964089

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bald.) K.Malý

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Glasn. Zemaljsk. Muz. Bosni Hercegovini 20: 556 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963427



Common Names

  • Montenegrina Spurge
  • Euphorbia Montenegrina
  • Euphorbia Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia montenegrina (also called Montenegrin Spurge, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to Madagascar. It has thick, fleshy stems and leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia montenegrina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia montenegrina has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia montenegrina is a low-growing, spreading plant with succulent stems and leaves. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Take a cutting from a healthy stem and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting. Plant in a well-draining potting mix and keep in a warm, sunny location. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Euphorbia montenegrina

Euphorbia montenegrina can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

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-80959: Based on the initial data import
Karl Franz Josef Malý (1874-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Malý' in the authors string.
Antonio Baldacci (1867-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bald.' in the authors string.