Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tongchuanensis
ID:
965794

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Wu & J.S.Ma

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Collect. Bot. (Barcelona) 21: 116 (1992 publ. 1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000965132



Common Names

  • Tongchuan Spurge
  • Tongchuan Milkweed
  • Tongchuan Euphorbia


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Description

Euphorbia tongchuanensis (also called Spurge, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. It has a sprawling habit with thin, woody stems and oblong-ovate leaves. It is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia tongchuanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat skin infections and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia tongchuanensis is a small yellowish-green, five-petalled flower. The seed is a three-celled capsule with a single seed in each cell. The seedlings are small, greenish-yellow and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia tongchuanensis is a tropical plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Euphorbia tongchuanensis

Euphorbia tongchuanensis is native to China.

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-82553: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Jin Shuang Ma (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Ma' in the authors string.