Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
bodenghieniae
ID:
806450

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Malaisse & Lecron) Bruyns

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Taxon 55: 412 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805784

Common Names

  • Bodenghieniae Euphorbia
  • Euphorbia bodenghieniae
  • Euphorbia bodenghieniae var. bodenghieniae

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Description

Euphorbia bodenghieniae (also called Bodenghien's Euphorbia, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It grows in dry, open areas, such as deserts and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia bodenghieniae is used as an ornamental plant, for hedging, and as a ground cover. It is drought-tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia bodenghieniae has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia bodenghieniae is a succulent that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Prune to shape as desired.

Where to Find Euphorbia bodenghieniae

Euphorbia bodenghieniae can be found in Africa.

Euphorbia bodenghieniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia bodenghieniae?

Euphorbia bodenghieniae

What is the common name of Euphorbia bodenghieniae?

Bodenghien's Spurge

What is the natural habitat of Euphorbia bodenghieniae?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

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-344064: Based on the initial data import
Peter Vincent Bruyns (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruyns' in the authors string.
François Malaisse (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malaisse' in the authors string.
J.M. Lecron: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lecron' in the authors string.