Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
falcata
ID:
962701

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 456 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000962039

Common Names

  • Euphorbia Falcata
  • Sickle-Leaf Spurge
  • Sickle-Leaf Euphorbia

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Description

Euphorbia falcata (also called Slender Spurge, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia falcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and as an antiseptic.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Euphorbia falcata sub. falcata
Euphorbia falcata var. galilaea (Boiss.) Boiss.
Euphorbia falcata sub. macrostegia (Bornm.) O.Schwarz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia falcata has small yellow flowers with four petals and a central crown of yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia falcata is a low-growing, succulent perennial that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate drought, but will need regular watering during the summer months. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the spring or summer and rooting them in a sandy mix. The seed can be sown in the spring or summer in a sandy mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Euphorbia falcata

Euphorbia falcata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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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