Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
philochalix
ID:
1322280

Status:
valid

Authors:
Halford & W.K.Harris

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 8: 543 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334734





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Description

Euphorbia philochalix (also called 'Forked Spurge', among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has a spread of 1-2 feet. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia philochalix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant in homes. It has a unique look and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia philochalix has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia philochalix can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil in spring or early summer and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, moist soil.

Where to Find Euphorbia philochalix

Euphorbia philochalix is native to Turkey and can be found in dry woodlands, grasslands, and open forests.

Euphorbia philochalix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia philochalix?

Euphorbia philochalix

What is the common name of Euphorbia philochalix?

Love-graced Spurge

What is the family of Euphorbia philochalix?

Euphorbiaceae

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

David A. Halford: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halford' in the authors string.
Wayne K. Harris: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.K.Harris' in the authors string.