Euphorbia punicea
Euphorbia punicea
Safety & Hazards
Although we have seen no specific information for this plant, the latex in most, if not all Euphorbias is caustic and toxic - skin contact often causing irritation and blistering; contact with the eyes causing temporary or even permanent blindness; whilst ingestion can cause purging or more severe problems[PFAF].
Cultivation Details
Grows best in a sunny position[1]. Succeeds in most well-drained soils[1]. Plants are somewhat tolerant of saline conditions[1]. Plants can flower almost all year round[1]. The plant has been introduced from Jamaica to French Guiana[2].
Propagation
Seed - Cuttings are difficult to root. Best results are obtained by using sharp sand and misting but not watering the cuttings[1]. Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-20. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Euphorbia+punicea>
Pollinators
Data unavailable
References
- [1]Tropical Flowering Plants. A Guide to Identification and Cultivation. — Llamas K.A. · Timber Press; Oregon. · 2003 · ISBN 0-88192-585-3 ↩︎A terse guide for the gardener to almost 1,500 species of ornamental tropical plants with brief details on their cultivation and, usually, a small photograph of good quality.
- [2]Medicinal Plants of the Guianas — DeFilipps, R. A.; Maina, S. L.; & Crepin, J. · Smithsonian Museum · http://botany.si.edu/bdg/medicinal/index.html ↩︎A down-loadable PDF document of a book in pre-publication awaiting illustration. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region
- [PFAF]Plants for a Future — pfaf.org ↩︎