Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
rosescens
ID:
417180

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.L.Bridges & Orzell

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Lundellia 5: 71 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416512

Common Names

  • Euphorbia rosescens
  • Rosescens Euphorbia
  • Rosescens Euphorbias

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Description

Euphorbia rosescens (also called Rose 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 rosescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia rosescens 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 rosescens is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Euphorbia rosescens

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

Euphorbia rosescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia rosescens?

Euphorbia rosescens

What is the common name of Euphorbia rosescens?

Rosy Spurge

What is the family of Euphorbia rosescens?

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-244841: Based on the initial data import
Edwin L. Bridges: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Bridges' in the authors string.
Steve L. Orzell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orzell' in the authors string.