Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
longituba
ID:
961787

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 81: 655 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000961125



Common Names

  • Long-tubed Ambrella
  • Ambrella longituba
  • Long-tubed Euphorbia


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Description

Ambrella longituba (also called Long-Tubed Ambrella, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It grows to a height of 0.5–1 m and has a thick, woody stem with small, oval-shaped, green leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and can tolerate drought and extreme temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Ambrella longituba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ambrella longituba is small and yellow-green. The seed is a three-celled capsule, and the seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ambrella longituba is a perennial succulent that grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall. It has a thick, woody stem and a rosette of fleshy, light green leaves. The flowers are small and yellow. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-draining soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ambrella longituba

Ambrella longituba can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Species in the Ambrella genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,