Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
umfoloziensis
ID:
965895

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.G.Peckover

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Aloe 28: 37 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000965233



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Umfoloziensis
  • Umfoloziensis Spurge
  • Umfoloziensis Euphorbia


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Description

Euphorbia umfoloziensis (also called Umfolozi Spurge, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial native to Africa. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia umfoloziensis 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

Euphorbia umfoloziensis has small yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head-like structure. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia umfoloziensis 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 umfoloziensis

Euphorbia umfoloziensis 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,