Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
petrophila
ID:
964634

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Fl. Russl. : 9 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963972



Common Names

  • Petrophila Spurge
  • Ribbon Spurge
  • Thick-Stemmed Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia petrophila (also called Petrophilous Spurge, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet ditches.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia petrophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat skin infections and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia petrophila is an evergreen succulent shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (5 feet) tall and wide. It has a sprawling, open habit and produces small, yellow-green flowers in spring. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by cuttings or seed.

Where to Find Euphorbia petrophila

Euphorbia petrophila is native to the Mediterranean region.

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-81471: Based on the initial data import
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.