Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
parvicyathophora
ID:
964504

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rauh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 58: 143 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963842



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Parvicyathophora
  • Small-cup Spurge
  • Small-cup Euphorbia


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Description

Euphorbia parvicyathophora (also called Small-Fruited Spurge, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and disturbed areas. It has small, oblong leaves and yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia parvicyathophora 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 parvicyathophora

Euphorbia parvicyathophora 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-81349: Based on the initial data import
Werner Rauh (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauh' in the authors string.