Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
borealis
ID:
416947

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baikov

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 5(4): 17 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416279

Common Names

  • Euphorbia borealis
  • Northern Spurge
  • Boreal Spurge

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Description

Euphorbia borealis (also called Northern Spurge, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to North America. It has an upright, spreading growth habit with green stems and leaves that are covered with small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia borealis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia borealis 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 borealis 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 borealis

Euphorbia borealis is native to North America and can be found in the states of Alaska, Idaho, and Washington.

Euphorbia borealis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia borealis?

Euphorbia borealis

What is the common name of Euphorbia borealis?

Northern Spurge

What is the family of Euphorbia borealis?

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,

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