Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tortuosa
ID:
1330183

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Webb & Berthel.) Jim.Mejías & P.Vargas

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 212: 74 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342637

Common Names

  • Tortuosa Canaria
  • Tortuosa Canaria Plant
  • Canaria Plant

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Description

Canaria tortuosa (also called Canary Island Spurge, among many other common names) is a species of succulent plant native to the Canary Islands. It has small, yellow flowers and thick, fleshy leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats and is often found in deserts and on mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Canaria tortuosa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canaria tortuosa has yellow flowers with a red center and red anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canaria tortuosa is an evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Canaria tortuosa

Canaria tortuosa is found in the Canary Islands.

Canaria tortuosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canaria tortuosa?

Canaria tortuosa

What is the common name of Canaria tortuosa?

Tortuosa Canaria

What is the natural habitat of Canaria tortuosa?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

Species in the Canaria genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Sabin Berthelot (1794-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berthel.' in the authors string.
Pablo Vargas (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Vargas' in the authors string.
Pedro Jiménez Mejías (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jim.Mejías' in the authors string.