Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
vilafamensis
ID:
1324120

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pérez Dacosta

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Flora Montiber. 54: 31 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336574



Common Names

  • Vilafamensis Euphorbia
  • Euphorbia Vilafamensis
  • Vilafamensis Euphorbia


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Description

Euphorbia vilafamensis (also called Vilafamés Spurge, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rounded, spreading habit and grows to a height of 1 m. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia vilafamensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia vilafamensis is a small, yellow-green flower. The seeds are small and black, with a white tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia vilafamensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps of plants in the spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in the spring or autumn and should be lightly covered with soil. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors.

Where to Find Euphorbia vilafamensis

Euphorbia vilafamensis is found in the dry regions of the Mediterranean, including Spain and Portugal.

Euphorbia vilafamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia vilafamensis?

Euphorbia vilafamensis

What is the common name of Euphorbia vilafamensis?

Vilafamensis Spurge

What is the natural habitat of Euphorbia vilafamensis?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

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

José María Pérez Dacosta: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pérez Dacosta' in the authors string.