Antique spurge and "Euphorbia of the Anc
Euphorbia antiquorum
About
Euphorbia antiquorum, known as antique spurge and "Euphorbia of the Ancients", is a species of succulent plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is widespread throughout peninsular India, but its wild origin is obscure. Escaped or naturalized and widely cultivated in neighbouring regions, such as Burma, China, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Thailand, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, and in many tropical zones worldwide.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
How to use it
Antique spurge is often used in ornamental gardening due to its unique succulent form and ability to thrive in warm climates. It can be a striking addition to rock gardens or xeriscapes, where water conservation is key. Additionally, its resilience makes it suitable for naturalizing in various landscapes, providing a low-maintenance option for gardeners.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Euphorbia antiquorum
- Slug
- euphorbia-antiquorum
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus
- Euphorbia
- Species
- antiquorum
- Wikidata QID
- Q419654
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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