Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
finkii
ID:
417067

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 54: 48 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416399

Common Names

  • Finkii Euphorbia
  • Euphorbia Finkii
  • Euphorbia

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Synonyms

  • Pedilanthus finkii Boiss. [unknown]
  • Tithymaloides finkii (Boiss.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Euphorbia finkii (also called Fink's Spurge, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka. It is a small to medium-sized shrub, typically growing to 0.5–1 m tall. It has a single stem with a dense, rounded crown of dark green leaves. The bark is grey-brown and smooth, with a bitter taste.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia finkii is used to make furniture, baskets, and other items. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia finkii has small yellow flowers with five petals and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia finkii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Euphorbia finkii

Euphorbia finkii is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Euphorbia finkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia finkii?

Euphorbia finkii

What is the common name of Euphorbia finkii?

Fink's Spurge

What is the natural habitat of Euphorbia finkii?

Euphorbia finkii is native to Central Africa, including Gabon, Cameroon, and Congo.

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-244825: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Victor W. Steinmann (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.W.Steinm.' in the authors string.