Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
acanthodes
ID:
416919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Akhani

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 146: 108 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416251

Common Names

  • Euphorbia acanthodes
  • Spiny Spurge
  • Acanthodes Spurge

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Description

Euphorbia acanthodes (also called Spiny Euphorbia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to India and is found in subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 4 m in height. It has oblong-lanceolate leaves and yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia acanthodes has been used for its timber, which is used in making furniture, boats, and other items. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia acanthodes has small, yellow flowers and the seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with yellowish-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia acanthodes can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a moist rooting medium. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Euphorbia acanthodes

Euphorbia acanthodes is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Bataan, Cavite, and Rizal.

Euphorbia acanthodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia acanthodes?

Euphorbia acanthodes

What is the common name of Euphorbia acanthodes?

Acanthodes Spurge

What is the family of Euphorbia acanthodes?

Euphorbiaceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-244802: Based on the initial data import
Hossein Akhani (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Akhani' in the authors string.