Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
peritropoides
ID:
417142

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 65: 49 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416474

Common Names

  • Euphorbia peritropoides
  • Peritropous Spurge
  • Peritropous Milkweed

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Synonyms

  • Pedilanthus palmeri Millsp. [unknown]
  • Pedilanthus peritropoides Millsp. [unknown]
  • Tithymalus koilopremnos Croizat [unknown]
  • Tithymalus peritropoides (Millsp.) Croizat [unknown]

Description

Euphorbia peritropoides (also called Peritropous Spurge, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia peritropoides is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cold and cough. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia peritropoides is a small yellow-green flower. The seed is a small, black, three-angled seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia peritropoides can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants prefer partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Euphorbia peritropoides

Euphorbia peritropoides is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Euphorbia peritropoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia peritropoides?

Euphorbia peritropoides

What is the common name of Euphorbia peritropoides?

Peritropoides Spurge

What type of plant is Euphorbia peritropoides?

Euphorbia peritropoides is a succulent shrub

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-244835: Based on the initial data import
Charles Frederick Millspaugh (1854-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Millsp.' in the authors string.
Victor W. Steinmann (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.W.Steinm.' in the authors string.