Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
rauhii
ID:
417160

Status:
valid

Authors:
Haev. & Labat

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 29: 122 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416492

Common Names

  • Euphorbia rauhii
  • Rauh's Euphorbia
  • Rauh's Euphorbias

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Description

Euphorbia rauhii (also called Rauh's Spurge, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in Madagascar. It grows up to 6 meters in height and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia rauhii 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 rauhii 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 rauhii 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 rauhii

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

Euphorbia rauhii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia rauhii?

Euphorbia rauhii

What is the common name of Euphorbia rauhii?

Rauh's Spurge

What is the family of Euphorbia rauhii?

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-244838: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Noël Labat (1959-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labat' in the authors string.
Thomas Haevermans (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haev.' in the authors string.