Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
parvicaruncula
ID:
964502

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.C.Hassall

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Austral. J. Bot. 25: 441 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963840



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Parvicaruncula
  • Small-flowered Spurge
  • Small-flowered Euphorbia


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Description

Euphorbia parvicaruncula (also called Small-flowered Spurge, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to California and Arizona. It has a woody stem and can reach up to 4 feet in height. It prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia parvicaruncula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia parvicaruncula is a small yellowish-green cyathium that is surrounded by a cup-shaped involucre. The seed of Euphorbia parvicaruncula is a three-angled capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings of Euphorbia parvicaruncula are small, with two opposite leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia parvicaruncula 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 parvicaruncula

Euphorbia parvicaruncula is native to Africa and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and savannas.

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-81347: Based on the initial data import
David C. Hassall: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.C.Hassall' in the authors string.