Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
subscandens
ID:
965608

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.R.O.Bally & S.Carter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 39: t. 3862 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964946



Common Names

  • Subscandens Spurge
  • Subscandens Milk Bush
  • Subscandens Milk Tree


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Description

Euphorbia subscandens (also called Climbing 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 subscandens 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 subscandens are small and yellow, with four 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 subscandens is a perennial, succulent shrub that is native to South Africa. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Euphorbia subscandens

Euphorbia subscandens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.

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-82382: Based on the initial data import
Peter René Oscar Bally (1895-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.R.O.Bally' in the authors string.
Susan Carter Holmes (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Carter' in the authors string.