Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
scheffleri
ID:
965245

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 43: 88 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964583



Common Names

  • Euphorbia scheffleri
  • Scheffler's Spurge
  • Scheffler's Milkweed


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Description

Euphorbia scheffleri (also called Scheffler's Spurge, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. It has a rosette of fleshy, blue-green leaves and produces yellow flowers in summer. It is found in rocky areas and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia scheffleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia scheffleri has small yellow flowers with five petals and a central pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia scheffleri is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to rocky areas of the Mediterranean region. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Euphorbia scheffleri

Euphorbia scheffleri can be found in the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East.

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,

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