“Euphorbia” GenusSucculentsEuphorbia is a cactus-like genus with plants that fall under it, originating from most of the continents in the world. They originate from Africa, Europe, Asia, North America, and South America. Spurge is the common name for the entire genus, but one of the most popular species, Euphorbia Milii, has several interesting common words. They include Crown of Thorns, Christ Thorn, and Christ Plant. Latin America and other Spanish-speaking regions are Corona de Cristo or Corona de Espinas. If you are familiar with the Bible, you may have already connected the names and the crucifixion of Christ. Legend has it that this plant’s thorns were used to make the crown of thorns put on Christ’s head during his crucifixion.Euphorbia VarietiesEuphorbia has numerous varieties. Below is a table of the most common of them:Common NameBotanical NameUSDA ZonesPoinsettiaEuphorbia Pulcherimma10a – 11bDesert CandleEuphorbia Abyssinica9b -11bPencil CactusEuphorbia Tirucalli10 – 12African Milk TreeEuphorbia Trigona9 – 11Dragon Bones TreeEuphorbia Lactea10a – 11bCrown of ThornsEuphorbia Milli9 – 11Wood SpurgeEuphorbia Amygdaloides6 – 8Myrtle SpurgeEuphorbia Myrsinites5 – 9Basketball EuphorbiaEuphorbia Obesa9 – 11Cushion SpurgeEuphorbia Polychroma4 – 8Euphorbia has over 2100 varieties, making it the most diverse flowering plant in the world. The number also makes it impossible to list all the varieties. One thing about this genus is that the plants under it are highly diverse, and many hardly look alike apart from the common characteristics discussed earlier.Read more: More on Euphorbia Cactus Types.Euphorbia Plants On Succulent CityEuphorbia Viguieri (The Viguier’s Spurge)Euphorbia Milii (The Crown Of Thorns Succulent)Euphorbia Trigona (African Milk Tree)Euphorbia Tithymaloides (The Devil’s Backbone Plant)Euphorbia Trigona RubraEuphorbia Lactea (Mottled Spurge)Euphorbia Lactea CristataEuphorbia Ammak (Candelabra Spurge)Euphorbia IngensThe Unique ‘Baseball Plant’ Euphorbia ObesaThe Mediterranean Spurge ‘Euphorbia Characias’The Sticks On Fire Succulent ‘Euphorbia Tirucalli’Euphorbia CotinifoliaEuphorbia Horrida (African Milk Barrel)The Crested EuphorbiaThe Madagascar Jewel Plant ‘Euphorbia Leuconeura’The Myrtle Spurge Plant ‘Euphorbia Myrsinites’Euphorbia Lambii -The Beautiful Plant From The Island Of GomeraThe African Spurge ‘Euphorbia Resinifera’The Dwarf Succulent ‘Euphorbia Flanaganii’Euphorbia GrantiiEuphorbia AntisyphiliticaEuphorbia Acrurensis (The Desert Candle Cactus)Euphorbia Lophogona (The White Crown of Thorns Plant)The Indian Spurge Tree ‘Euphorbia Neriifolia’Euphorbia Leucodendron – The Cat Tails EuphorbiaThe India Corn Cob ‘Euphorbia Mammillaris’Euphorbia Platyclada (Dead Plant)Euphorbia Candelabrum (Candelabra Tree)The Canary Island Spurge ‘Euphorbia Canariensis’Euphorbia Spiralis (The Spiral Euphorbia)The Small Geophytic Succulent ‘Euphorbia Stellata’The Little Succulent Shrub ‘Euphorbia Francoisii’Euphorbia Loricata (African Palm Tree)The Silver Thicket Succulent ‘Euphorbia Stenoclada’The Wrinkled Leaf Spurge ‘Euphorbia Decaryi’Euphorbia Geroldii (The Thornless Crown Of Thorns)The Sullu Spurge ‘Euphorbia Royleana’The Tanzanian Zipper Plant ‘Euphorbia Anoplia’Euphorbia Polygona – The Unique ‘Snowflake’ Spiny SucculentEuphorbia Suzannae (Suzanne’s Spurge)The Mutated Euphorbia Submammillaris ‘Euphorbia Monstrose’The Melon Spurge ‘Euphorbia Meloformis’Euphorbia PoissoniiEuphorbia Neohumbertii (Little Palm Cactus)The Root-Succulent Shrub ‘Euphorbia Hedyotoides’Euphorbia Ritchiei (Monadenium Ritchiei)Euphorbia Inermis (The Green Crown Succulent)Euphorbia MillotiiEuphorbia Umbellata (African Milk Bush)Like this:Like Loading...RelatedTweetPinShare0 Shares ABOUT ME Richard Miller Salute everyone. It's Richard, the author of this Succulent & Xeriscaping blog. I am a traveler and a nature lover looking for a connection with the wild green. In my journey, I found a love for succulents and xeriscaping. What attracts me is the long-lasting & unique beauty of every plant I have the chance to see with my own eyes. Welcome to my little blog and let's enjoy a good time together! Contact me: richard.succulentcity@gmail.comLeave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment *Name * Email * Website ΔThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.Connect with us on social!Pinterest Instagram YouTube Facebook
