Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
calcarata
ID:
416950

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltdl.) V.W.Steinm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 65: 48 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416282

Common Names

  • Euphorbia calcarata
  • Spurred Spurge
  • Calcarata Spurge

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Synonyms

  • Pedilanthus calcaratus Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Pedilanthus ghiesbreghtianus Baill. [unknown]
  • Pedilanthus macradenius Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Pedilanthus purpusii Brandegee [unknown]
  • Tithymalus calcaratus (Schltdl.) Croizat [unknown]
  • Tithymalus macradenius (Donn.Sm.) Croizat [unknown]
  • Tithymalus purpusii (Brandegee) Croizat [unknown]
  • Tithymaloides ghiesbreghtiana (Baill.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Euphorbia calcarata (also called Spiny Spurge, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. 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 calcarata 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 calcarata 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 calcarata 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 calcarata

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

Euphorbia calcarata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia calcarata?

Euphorbia calcarata

What is the common name of Euphorbia calcarata?

Spurge with Spurs

What is the family of Euphorbia calcarata?

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-244808: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Victor W. Steinmann (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.W.Steinm.' in the authors string.