Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
valdevillosocarpa
ID:
965926

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arvat & Nyár.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bul. Grad. Bot. Univ. Cluj 15: 191 (1935 publ. 1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000965264



Common Names

  • Euphorbia Valdevillosocarpa
  • Valdevillosocarpa Spurge
  • Valdevillosocarpa Euphorbia


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Description

Euphorbia valdevillosocarpa (also called Valdevilloso's Spurge, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia, Sudan, and Somalia. It is found in dry, tropical forests and is a common sight in the understory of these habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia valdevillosocarpa is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia valdevillosocarpa has small, yellow-green flowers with a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia valdevillosocarpa is a small, succulent shrub with thick, fleshy stems and bright green leaves. It is best grown in well-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Euphorbia valdevillosocarpa

Euphorbia valdevillosocarpa is native to Mexico.

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-82676: Based on the initial data import
Erasmus Julius Nyárády (1881-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nyár.' in the authors string.
A. Arvat (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arvat' in the authors string.