Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
polygalifolia
ID:
964774

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Cent. Euphorb. : 34 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964112



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Polygalifolia
  • Gopher Spurge
  • Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia polygalifolia (also called Many-Leaved Spurge, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is characterized by its small, yellow-green flowers and its many leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia polygalifolia 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 polygalifolia sub. hirta (Lange) M.Laínz
Euphorbia polygalifolia sub. polygalifolia
Euphorbia polygalifolia sub. vasconcensis Vivant ex Kerguélen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia polygalifolia 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 polygalifolia 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 polygalifolia

Euphorbia polygalifolia 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-81604: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.