Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
perangusta
ID:
964588

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.A.Dyer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. South Africa 18: 716 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963926



Common Names

  • Perangusta Spurge
  • Perangusta Milkweed
  • Perangusta Euphorbia


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Description

Euphorbia perangusta (also called Narrow-leaved 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 perangusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a purgative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia perangusta has small yellow flowers with five petals and a central cluster of yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia perangusta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Euphorbia perangusta

Euphorbia perangusta is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.

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-81427: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Dyer (1900-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Dyer' in the authors string.