Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
sessilifolia
ID:
965399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch ex Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 64 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964737



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Sessilifolia
  • Spurge Sessilifolia
  • Sessile-Leaved Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia sessilifolia (also called Sessile-Leaved Spurge, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia sessilifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia sessilifolia has small yellow flowers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia sessilifolia is a perennial succulent that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done in spring or summer when temperatures are warm. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from the stems and leaves and rooted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Euphorbia sessilifolia

Euphorbia sessilifolia is native to Africa and can be found in nurseries in this region.

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-82188: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.