Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pseudolaevis
ID:
806525

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bruyns

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Taxon 55: 414 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805859



Common Names

  • Euphorbia pseudolaevis
  • Smooth-like Euphorbia
  • Smooth-like Euphorbia


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Description

Euphorbia pseudolaevis (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 pseudolaevis 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 pseudolaevis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia pseudolaevis 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 pseudolaevis

Euphorbia pseudolaevis is native to the Canary Islands.

Euphorbia pseudolaevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia pseudolaevis?

Euphorbia pseudolaevis

What is the common name of Euphorbia pseudolaevis?

Pseudolaevis Spurge

What is the natural habitat of Euphorbia pseudolaevis?

Dry rocky hillsides and grasslands

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