Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pendula
ID:
1049895

Status:
valid

Authors:
Link

Source:
tro

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Enum. Hort. Berol. Alt. 2: 10. 1822 [Jan-Jun 1822] ; Boiss. in DC. Prod. xv. II. 76

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049233



Common Names

  • Euphorbia pendula
  • Pendula Euphorbia
  • Pendula Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia pendula (also called Weeping Spurge, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and small, green leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in mountainous regions.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia pendula is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Euphorbia pendula are small, yellow-green in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia pendula is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Euphorbia pendula

Euphorbia pendula is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

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,