Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tehuacana
ID:
417199

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brandegee) V.W.Steinm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416531

Common Names

  • Euphorbia tehuacana
  • Mexican Fireplant
  • Mole Plant

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Synonyms

  • Pedilanthus tehuacanus Brandegee [unknown]
  • Tithymalus tehuacanus (Brandegee) Croizat [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Euphorbia tehuacana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia tehuacana has yellow-greenish flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are long and thin with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia tehuacana 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 tehuacana

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

Euphorbia tehuacana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia tehuacana?

Euphorbia tehuacana

What is the family of Euphorbia tehuacana?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the native range of Euphorbia tehuacana?

Mexico

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-244844: Based on the initial data import
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.
Victor W. Steinmann (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.W.Steinm.' in the authors string.