Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
platyphyllos
ID:
964714

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 460 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964052



Common Names

  • Platyphyllos Spurge
  • Ribbon Spurge
  • Thick-Stemmed Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia platyphyllos (also called Broad-Leaved 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 platyphyllos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as skin diseases, fever, and stomach disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Euphorbia platyphyllos sub. literata (Jacq.) Holub
Euphorbia platyphyllos sub. platyphyllos

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia platyphyllos is a small yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small and green with five petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia platyphyllos can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Euphorbia platyphyllos

Euphorbia platyphyllos can be found in the Mediterranean region, including in Spain, Italy, and Greece.

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