Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
physoclada
ID:
964657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Cent. Euphorb. : 24 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963995



Common Names

  • Physoclada Spurge
  • Ribbon Spurge
  • Thick-Stemmed Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia physoclada (also called Physoclada 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 physoclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia physoclada 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 physoclada 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 physoclada

Euphorbia physoclada is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky areas, grasslands, and disturbed habitats. It can also be found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and the Canary Islands.

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-81495: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.