Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tresmariae
ID:
965818

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 23: 601 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000965156



Common Names

  • Tres Maria's Spurge
  • Tres Maria's Milkweed
  • Tres Maria's Euphorbia


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Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia tresmariae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Euphorbia tresmariae are small, yellow-green, and clustered in umbels. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia tresmariae is a succulent plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and allowed to dry for a few days before planting. Plant the cuttings in well-draining soil and keep them in a warm, sunny location. Water the cuttings regularly until they are established and then reduce watering.

Where to Find Euphorbia tresmariae

Euphorbia tresmariae is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga.

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,

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