Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
phymatosperma
ID:
964652

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Gaill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 4: 83 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963990



Common Names

  • Phymatosperma Spurge
  • Ribbon Spurge
  • Thick-Stemmed Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia phymatosperma (also called Phymatous Spurge, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial herb native to South Africa. It grows in rocky outcrops and dry grasslands. It has a single stem with a rosette of fleshy, ovate leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia phymatosperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover in landscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Euphorbia phymatosperma sub. cernua (Coss. & Durieu ex Boiss.) Vindt
Euphorbia phymatosperma sub. phymatosperma

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia phymatosperma has small, yellow-green flowers and produces small, three-sided seeds. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and are covered in small hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia phymatosperma 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 phymatosperma

Euphorbia phymatosperma is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

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-81490: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Joseph Arnaud Charles Gaillardot (1814-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaill.' in the authors string.