Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
taihsiensis
ID:
965661

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chaw & Koutnik) Oudejans

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
World Cat. Euphorb. : 5 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964999



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Taihsiensis
  • African Milk Bush
  • African Milk Tree


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Description

Euphorbia taihsiensis (also called Taihsi Spurge, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub native to East Asia. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow-green in color. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia taihsiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia taihsiensis is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia taihsiensis 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 taihsiensis

Euphorbia taihsiensis is native to Taiwan and can be found in the Taihsi district.

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-82432: Based on the initial data import
Shu Miaw Chaw (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaw' in the authors string.
Daryl Lee Koutnik (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koutnik' in the authors string.
Robertus Cornelis Hilarius Maria Oudejans (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oudejans' in the authors string.