Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
stygiana
ID:
965586

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.C.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 3: 605 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964924



Common Names

  • Crown of Thorns
  • Christ Plant
  • Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia stygiana (also called Spurge, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. It has a sprawling habit with thin, woody stems and oblong-ovate leaves. It is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia stygiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge plant, and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Euphorbia stygiana sub. stygiana
Euphorbia stygiana sub. santamariae H.Schaef.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia stygiana has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia stygiana is a succulent plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water sparingly and fertilize lightly. It is susceptible to mealybugs and aphids.

Where to Find Euphorbia stygiana

Euphorbia stygiana is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

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-82360: Based on the initial data import
Hewett Watson (1804-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Watson' in the authors string.