Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
raphilippii
ID:
965020

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oudejans

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 67: 48 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964358



Common Names

  • Raphilippii Spurge
  • Raphilippii Euphorbia
  • Euphorbia Raphilippii


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Description

Euphorbia raphilippii (also called 'Raphilippii Spurge', among many other common names) is a succulent perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has four-sided stems and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is tolerant of drought and frost.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia raphilippii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Euphorbia raphilippii are small, yellow-green and clustered in umbels. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons, followed by a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia raphilippii is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows up to 12 inches tall and spreads up to 24 inches wide. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Euphorbia raphilippii

Euphorbia raphilippii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

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,