Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
prona
ID:
964853

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Carter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 12: 420 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964191



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Prona
  • Low Spurge
  • Low Euphorbia


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Description

Euphorbia prona (also called Low Spurge, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, and has a thick, woody stem and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia prona is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia prona has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia prona is a fast-growing succulent that can be propagated from stem cuttings or seed. The stem cuttings should be planted in a well-draining soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Water the plant regularly, but do not overwater.

Where to Find Euphorbia prona

Euphorbia prona is native to the Mediterranean region.

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-81681: Based on the initial data import
Susan Carter Holmes (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Carter' in the authors string.