Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
pubescens
ID:
899721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pohl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bras. Icon. Descr. 1: 62 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899056

Common Names

  • Cnidoscolus pubescens
  • Hairy Cnidoscolus
  • Hairy Spurge

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Description

Cnidoscolus pubescens (also called Hairy Spurge, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas. It has long, narrow leaves with a white midrib and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cnidoscolus pubescens is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, and for its edible leaves.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cnidoscolus pubescens is a small, yellowish-white flower. The seed is a small, dark brown seed that is about 1-2 mm in size. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cnidoscolus pubescens is a perennial shrub that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun. It can be propagated by seed, and can be planted in late spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by cuttings in spring or fall.

Where to Find Cnidoscolus pubescens

Cnidoscolus pubescens is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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,

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