Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
rhabdotosperma
ID:
965082

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radcl.-Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 34: 129 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964420



Common Names

  • Rhabdotosperma Spurge
  • Rhabdotosperma Leaf Spurge
  • Rhabdotosperma Leafed Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia rhabdotosperma (also called Rhabdoid Spurge, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It is a low-growing plant, reaching up to 30 cm in height, with a spread of up to 50 cm. It has thick, fleshy leaves, and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia rhabdotosperma 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 flower of Euphorbia rhabdotosperma is a yellow-greenish color and has a cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, three-lobed capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia rhabdotosperma is a small, succulent shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a sandy, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sandy, well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter.

Where to Find Euphorbia rhabdotosperma

Euphorbia rhabdotosperma is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands at elevations of up to 1,500 m.

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-81894: Based on the initial data import
Alan Radcliffe-Smith (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radcl.-Sm.' in the authors string.