Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
schiedeana
ID:
916579

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klotzsch & Garcke) Mayfield ex C.Nelson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Vasc. Honduras : 382 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000915914



Common Names

  • Euphorbia schiedeana
  • Euphorbia
  • Schiedeana


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Description

Euphorbia schiedeana (also called 'Schiede's Euphorbia', among many other common names) is a small, succulent plant that is native to the tropical rainforests of Mexico. It has small, glossy green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in lowland rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia schiedeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Euphorbia schiedeana are small, yellow-green and monoecious. The seed is a small, dark brown cone with a diameter of about 5 mm. The seedlings are yellowish-green and have a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia schiedeana is a succulent plant that grows up to 30 cm (12 in) tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils, and is best propagated by cuttings. It is tolerant of cold temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.

Where to Find Euphorbia schiedeana

Euphorbia schiedeana can be found in the deserts of Mexico and Central America.

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

Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
Mark Hasslock Mayfield (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mayfield' in the authors string.
Cirilo Nelson (1938-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Nelson' in the authors string.
Christian August Friedrich Garcke (1819-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garcke' in the authors string.