Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
diazlunana
ID:
416995

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.A.Lomelí & Sahagún) V.W.Steinm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416327

Common Names

  • Euphorbia diazlunana
  • Diazlunana Euphorbia
  • Euphorbia

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Synonyms

  • Pedilanthus diazlunanus J.A.Lomelí & Sahagun [unknown]

Description

Euphorbia diazlunana (also called Diaz's Euphorbia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 4 m in height. It has oblong-lanceolate leaves and yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia diazlunana 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

Euphorbia diazlunana has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers and small, round seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia diazlunana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist, well-draining soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Euphorbia diazlunana

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

Euphorbia diazlunana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia diazlunana?

Euphorbia diazlunana

What is the common name of Euphorbia diazlunana?

Diazluna's Spurge

What is the natural habitat of Euphorbia diazlunana?

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-244816: Based on the initial data import
José Aquileo Lomelí-Sención: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.Lomelí' in the authors string.
Victor W. Steinmann (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.W.Steinm.' in the authors string.