Status:
valid
Authors:
Marloth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
S. African Gard. 19: 191 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964226
Common Names
- Euphorbia Pseudoglobosa
- False Globose Spurge
- False Globose Euphorbia
Description
Euphorbia pseudoglobosa (also called False Globe 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 pseudoglobosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make a natural dye for fabrics.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Euphorbia pseudoglobosa sub. pseudoglobosa
Euphorbia pseudoglobosa sub. vlokii Bruyns
Euphorbia pseudoglobosa var. dysselsdorpensis D.H.Schnabel, van Veldh. & Marx
Euphorbia pseudoglobosa var. juglans (Compton) D.H.Schnabel, van Veldh. & Marx
Euphorbia pseudoglobosa var. oshoekensis D.H.Schnabel, van Veldh. & Marx
Euphorbia pseudoglobosa var. pseudoglobosa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Euphorbia pseudoglobosa has a yellow-green flower with a red center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euphorbia pseudoglobosa 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 pseudoglobosa
Euphorbia pseudoglobosa is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
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,