Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
handiensis
ID:
963113

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burchard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 107: 15 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000962451

Common Names

  • Handiensis Spurge
  • Handiensis Milkweed
  • Handiensis Euphorbia

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Description

Euphorbia handiensis (also called Handi Spurge, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Yemen and is found in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia handiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin infections, reducing inflammation, and relieving pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia handiensis has small yellow flowers, with seeds that are small, black and heptagonal in shape. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia handiensis is a perennial succulent that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water sparingly during the summer months and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Euphorbia handiensis

Euphorbia handiensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

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-80023: Based on the initial data import
Oscar Burchard (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burchard' in the authors string.