Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pumicicola
ID:
964941

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huft

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 71: 1022. 1985 1984

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964279





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Description

Euphorbia pumicicola (also called 'Pumice Spurge', among many other common names) is a perennial succulent native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and has a woody stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia pumicicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia pumicicola is a yellow-green star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia pumicicola is a perennial succulent that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one eye each. If propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Euphorbia pumicicola

Euphorbia pumicicola 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-81765: Based on the initial data import
Michael J. Huft (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huft' in the authors string.