Euphorbia pseudohirsuta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudohirsuta
ID:
806524
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bruyns
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Taxon 55: 414 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805858
Common Names
- Euphorbia pseudohirsuta
- Hairy-like Euphorbia
- Hairy-like Euphorbia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Euphorbia pseudohirsuta (also called African Milk Bush, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has a rounded, compact growth habit with thick, fleshy, light green leaves. It grows in rocky, dry areas and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Euphorbia pseudohirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin infections and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Euphorbia pseudohirsuta are small, yellow-green, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and fragile.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Euphorbia pseudohirsuta is a succulent that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Euphorbia pseudohirsuta
Euphorbia pseudohirsuta is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.
Euphorbia pseudohirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euphorbia pseudohirsuta?
Euphorbia pseudohirsuta
What type of plant is Euphorbia pseudohirsuta?
Euphorbia pseudohirsuta is a succulent shrub
What is the natural habitat of Euphorbia pseudohirsuta?
Euphorbia pseudohirsuta is native to South Africa
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-344130: Based on the initial data import
Peter Vincent Bruyns (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruyns' in the authors string.