Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
submamillaris
ID:
965599

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Berger ex Pax

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Sukkul. Euphorb. : 95 (1907 publ. 1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964937



Common Names

  • Submamillaris Spurge
  • Submamillaris Milk Bush
  • Submamillaris Milk Tree


Searching for Euphorbia submamillaris? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Euphorbia submamillaris (also called Dwarf Spurge, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a single, erect stem and a rosette of basal leaves. The inflorescence is a cyathium, a cup-like structure containing a single female flower surrounded by several male flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia submamillaris 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Euphorbia submamillaris are small and yellow, with four petals and a central pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Euphorbia submamillaris? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia submamillaris 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 submamillaris

Euphorbia submamillaris 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-82373: Based on the initial data import
Alwin Berger (1871-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Berger' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.