Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
appendiculatus
ID:
899101

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pax & K.Hoffm.) Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 19c: 164 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898436

Common Names

  • Cnidoscolus appendiculatus
  • Appendiculate Spurge
  • Appendiculate Milkweed

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Description

Cnidoscolus appendiculatus (also called Appendaged Cnidoscolus, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to the Mediterranean region. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 15 cm tall. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in coastal dunes, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cnidoscolus appendiculatus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cnidoscolus appendiculatus is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cnidoscolus appendiculatus is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and salt spray. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seed should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it can be pruned to maintain a neat appearance.

Where to Find Cnidoscolus appendiculatus

Cnidoscolus appendiculatus is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Species in the Cnidoscolus genus

Cnidoscolus aculeatissimus, Cnidoscolus adenochlamys, Cnidoscolus aequatoriensis, Cnidoscolus albibracteatus, Cnidoscolus aurelii, Cnidoscolus byssinus, Cnidoscolus cajamarcensis, Cnidoscolus calcareus, Cnidoscolus calyptratus, Cnidoscolus cervii, Cnidoscolus conicus, Cnidoscolus halteris, Cnidoscolus inaequalis, Cnidoscolus liesneri, Cnidoscolus lombardii, Cnidoscolus longibracteatus, Cnidoscolus magni-gerdtii, Cnidoscolus piranii, Cnidoscolus pteroneurus, Cnidoscolus spathulatus, Cnidoscolus tridentifer, Cnidoscolus urentissimus, Cnidoscolus beckii, Cnidoscolus minarum, Cnidoscolus mitis, Cnidoscolus monsanto, Cnidoscolus pavonianus, Cnidoscolus graminifolius, Cnidoscolus guatimalensis, Cnidoscolus hypokerinus, Cnidoscolus populifolius, Cnidoscolus rupestris, Cnidoscolus megacanthus, Cnidoscolus egregius, Cnidoscolus sinaloensis, Cnidoscolus adenoblepharus, Cnidoscolus fimbriatus, Cnidoscolus orientensis, Cnidoscolus ceballosii, Cnidoscolus rzedowskii, Cnidoscolus calyptrodontus, Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, Cnidoscolus acrandrus, Cnidoscolus albidus, Cnidoscolus albomaculatus, Cnidoscolus angustidens, Cnidoscolus appendiculatus, Cnidoscolus autlanensis, Cnidoscolus bahianus, Cnidoscolus basiacanthus,

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-44165: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.