Status:
valid
Authors:
Bruyns
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 42: 228 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335371
Common Names
- Euphorbia Radyeri
- Radyeri Euphorbia
- Radyeri Spurge
Description
Euphorbia radyeri (also called Radyer's spurge, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Japan. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate in shape, with a glossy dark green color.
Uses & Benefits
Euphorbia radyeri is an ornamental plant used in landscaping and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Euphorbia radyeri has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, linear leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euphorbia radyeri is a perennial that is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun. Propagation is by division of the mature plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Euphorbia radyeri
Euphorbia radyeri is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and meadows.
Euphorbia radyeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euphorbia radyeri?
Euphorbia radyeri
What is the common name of Euphorbia radyeri?
Radyer's spurge
Where is Euphorbia radyeri native to?
Japan
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,