Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
trialata
ID:
417261

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Huft) V.W.Steinm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 61: 59 (2002).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416593

Common Names

  • Euphorbia trialata
  • Trialata Spurge
  • Tropical Spurge

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Synonyms

  • Chamaesyce trialata Huft in McVaugh [unknown]

Description

Euphorbia trialata (also called Three-winged 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 trialata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphorbia trialata has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphorbia trialata is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water once established. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Euphorbia trialata

Euphorbia trialata is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Euphorbia trialata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphorbia trialata?

Euphorbia trialata

What type of plant is Euphorbia trialata?

It is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family Euphorbiaceae.

Where is Euphorbia trialata found?

It is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

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-244852: Based on the initial data import
Michael J. Huft (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huft' in the authors string.
Victor W. Steinmann (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.W.Steinm.' in the authors string.