Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
momccoyae
ID:
1316628

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lavranos

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 83: 260 (2011 publ. 2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329082

Common Names

  • Euphorbia Momccoyae
  • Momccoy's Euphorbia
  • Momccoy's Euphorbia Tree

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Description

Euphorbia momccoyae (also called McCoy's Euphorbia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has a short stem and its leaves are linear-lanceolate, with a length of 5-10 cm and a width of 0.5-1 cm. It grows in humid tropical forests, at an altitude of 500-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia momccoyae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia momccoyae has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia momccoyae can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Euphorbia momccoyae is drought tolerant and prefers full sun. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Euphorbia momccoyae

Euphorbia momccoyae can be found in the mountains of the Iberian Peninsula.

Euphorbia momccoyae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia momccoyae?

Euphorbia momccoyae

What is the common name of Euphorbia momccoyae?

McCoy's Spurge

What is the natural habitat of Euphorbia momccoyae?

Dry, rocky hillsides in Arizona, USA

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

John Jacob Lavranos (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lavranos' in the authors string.