Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pantomalaca
ID:
964476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 120 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963814



Common Names

  • Pantomalaca Spurge
  • Euphorbia Pantomalaca
  • Euphorbia Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia pantomalaca (also called Pantomala Spurge, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 50 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia pantomalaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a laxative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia pantomalaca has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia pantomalaca is a hardy plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Euphorbia pantomalaca

Euphorbia pantomalaca can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

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-81320: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.