Status:
valid
Authors:
V.W.Steinm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 65: 48 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416299
Common Names
- Euphorbia colligata
- Colligated Euphorbia
- Colligated Euphorbias
Synonyms
- Pedilanthus connatus Dressler & Sacamano [unknown]
Description
Euphorbia colligata (also called Clustered 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 colligata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Euphorbia colligata is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, three-lobed capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euphorbia colligata is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Euphorbia colligata
Euphorbia colligata can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Euphorbia colligata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euphorbia colligata?
Euphorbia colligata
What is the family of Euphorbia colligata?
Euphorbiaceae
What is the habitat of Euphorbia colligata?
Tropical rainforests
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,