Euphorbia meuselii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meuselii
ID:
417116
Status:
valid
Authors:
Geltman
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Komarovia 2: 24 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416448
Common Names
- Euphorbia meuselii
- Meusel's Spurge
- Meusel's Milkweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Tithymalus amygdaloides arbuscula (Meusel) Soják [unknown]
- Euphorbia amygdaloides arbuscula Meusel [unknown]
Description
Euphorbia meuselii (also called Meusel's Spurge, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is a small shrub or herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central Europe, where it is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Euphorbia meuselii 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 meuselii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Euphorbia meuselii 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 meuselii
Euphorbia meuselii is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Euphorbia meuselii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euphorbia meuselii?
Euphorbia meuselii
What is the common name of Euphorbia meuselii?
Meusel's Spurge
What is the family of Euphorbia meuselii?
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
Dmitri Victorovich Geltman (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Geltman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20010699-1: Based on the initial data import