Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
nurae
ID:
923428

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Fraga & Rosselló

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Candollea 66: 182 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922763



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Nurae
  • Nura Spurge
  • Euphorbia of Nura


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Description

Euphorbia nurae (also called Nur's Spurge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has long, narrow leaves with a waxy texture and a thick, succulent stem. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia nurae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia nurae has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Euphorbia nurae

Euphorbia nurae can be found in tropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia and Somalia.

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-468406: Based on the initial data import
Josep Antoni Rosselló (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rosselló' in the authors string.
Pere Fraga: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Fraga' in the authors string.