Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cyri
ID:
416986

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.W.Steinm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416318

Common Names

  • Euphorbia cyri
  • Cyri Euphorbia
  • Cyri Euphorbias

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Synonyms

  • Pedilanthus tomentellus B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [unknown]
  • Tithymalus tomentellus (B.L.Rob. & Greenm.) Croizat [unknown]

Description

Euphorbia cyri (also called Cyri 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 cyri 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 cyri 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia cyri is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist soils. It is propagated by seed and division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division is best done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Euphorbia cyri

Euphorbia cyri can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Euphorbia cyri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia cyri?

Euphorbia cyri

What is the common name of Euphorbia cyri?

Cyrus' Spurge

What is the natural habitat of Euphorbia cyri?

It is found in dry areas of the Mediterranean region

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-244815: Based on the initial data import
Victor W. Steinmann (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.W.Steinm.' in the authors string.