Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
neobosseri
ID:
964204

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rauh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 64: 264 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963542



Common Names

  • Bosser's Spurge
  • Bosser's Spurge Euphorbia
  • Bosser's Spurge-Euphorbia


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Description

Euphorbia neobosseri (also called Neobosser's spurge, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial herb native to South Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, including rocky hillsides, dry grasslands, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia neobosseri is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It can also be used as a hedge plant and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Euphorbia neobosseri var. neobosseri
Euphorbia neobosseri var. itampolensis Rauh

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia neobosseri has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia neobosseri 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 neobosseri

Euphorbia neobosseri is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in the mountainous regions.

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-81067: Based on the initial data import
Werner Rauh (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauh' in the authors string.