Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
succulenta
ID:
811465

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schweick.) Bruyns

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Euphorbia World 3: 5 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810799



Common Names

  • Euphorbia succulenta
  • Succulent Euphorbia
  • Succulent Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia succulenta (also called Succulent Spurge, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small shrub with green flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia succulenta is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used in landscaping and as a groundcover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Euphorbia succulenta var. succulenta
Euphorbia succulenta var. congesta (P.R.O.Bally) Bruyns

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia succulenta is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia succulenta is a perennial succulent native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers dry, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Euphorbia succulenta

Euphorbia succulenta is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Euphorbia succulenta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia succulenta?

Euphorbia succulenta

What are the common names of Euphorbia succulenta?

African Milk Tree, Milk Bush

What is the growth habit of Euphorbia succulenta?

It is an evergreen shrub with thick, succulent leaves and small yellow flowers

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-349041: Based on the initial data import
Herold Georg Wilhelm Johannes Schweickerdt (1903-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweick.' in the authors string.
Peter Vincent Bruyns (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruyns' in the authors string.