Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
teres
ID:
836225

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Machado & Hofacker

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Kakteen And. Sukk. 59: 150 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835560



Common Names

  • Euphorbia teres
  • African Milkbush
  • African Spurge


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Description

Euphorbia teres (also called Euphorbia teres, among many other common names) is a species of succulent native to Brazil. It is a small, evergreen succulent with yellow flowers and thick, fleshy leaves. It is found in humid montane forest habitats at elevations of up to 3,000 metres.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia teres is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia teres is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or autumn and by seed in spring.

Where to Find Euphorbia teres

Euphorbia teres can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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-372795: Based on the initial data import
Andreas Hofacker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hofacker' in the authors string.
Marlon C. Machado: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Machado' in the authors string.