Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lomelii
ID:
417109

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.W.Steinm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 54: 49 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416441

Common Names

  • Euphorbia lomelii
  • Lomel's Spurge
  • Lomel's Milkweed

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Synonyms

  • Pedilanthus macrocarpus Benth. [unknown]
  • Tithymalus macrocarpus (Benth.) Croizat [unknown]
  • Hexadenia macrocarpa Klotzsch & Garcke [unknown]
  • Tithymaloides macrocarpa (Benth.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Euphorbia lomelii (also called Lomel's Spurge, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, typically growing to a height of 4–5 m. It is native to India, Myanmar, Thailand, and the Nicobar Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia lomelii is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia lomelii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia lomelii is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept at a temperature of around 70°F (21°C). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Euphorbia lomelii

Euphorbia lomelii can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Euphorbia lomelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia lomelii?

Euphorbia lomelii

What is the common name of Euphorbia lomelii?

Lomel's Spurge

What is the family of Euphorbia lomelii?

Euphorbiaceae

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-244830: Based on the initial data import
Victor W. Steinmann (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.W.Steinm.' in the authors string.