Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
neogoetzei
ID:
806506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bruyns

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Taxon 55: 413 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805840



Common Names

  • Euphorbia neogoetzei
  • Neo-Goetze's Euphorbia
  • Neo-Goetze's Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia neogoetzei (also called African Milk Bush, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has a rounded, compact growth habit with thick, fleshy, light green leaves. It grows in rocky, dry areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia neogoetzei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a source of food and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Euphorbia neogoetzei are small, yellow-green, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia neogoetzei is a succulent that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Euphorbia neogoetzei

Euphorbia neogoetzei is native to the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It can be found in grassland and rocky outcrops.

Euphorbia neogoetzei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia neogoetzei?

Euphorbia neogoetzei

What type of plant is Euphorbia neogoetzei?

Euphorbia neogoetzei is a succulent shrub

What is the natural habitat of Euphorbia neogoetzei?

Euphorbia neogoetzei is native to South Africa

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