Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
paranensis
ID:
964489

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dusén

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 9(15): 7 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963827



Common Names

  • Paranensis Spurge
  • Euphorbia Paranensis
  • Euphorbia Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia paranensis (also called Paraná Spurge, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia paranensis 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 paranensis 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 paranensis can be propagated by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or fall. The plant should be dug up and the roots divided into smaller sections, each with a few leaves. The divisions should then be replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Euphorbia paranensis

Euphorbia paranensis 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,

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