Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tridentata
ID:
965834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 416 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000965172



Common Names

  • Trident Spurge
  • Trident Milkweed
  • Trident Euphorbia


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Description

Euphorbia tridentata (also called African Milkbush, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy branches and stems, and its leaves are small and oval-shaped. It grows in rocky areas and dry grasslands, and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia tridentata is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Euphorbia tridentata var. ornithopus (Jacq.) van Veldh. & Lawant
Euphorbia tridentata var. tridentata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Euphorbia tridentata 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 tridentata is a succulent plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division of the clumps. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water it regularly during the growing season and keep it on the dry side during the winter months.

Where to Find Euphorbia tridentata

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

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,