Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
operta
ID:
1325403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Halford & W.K.Harris

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 9: 153 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337857



Common Names

  • Euphorbia operta
  • Opert Euphorbia
  • Euphorbia


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Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia operta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia operta flowers are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia operta is a perennial succulent that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootball. It prefers a dry, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) and is drought-tolerant once established.

Where to Find Euphorbia operta

Euphorbia operta is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Euphorbia operta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia operta?

Euphorbia operta

What are the common names of Euphorbia operta?

Closed Euphorbia

What is the natural habitat of Euphorbia operta?

Tropical dry forests

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

David A. Halford: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halford' in the authors string.
Wayne K. Harris: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.K.Harris' in the authors string.