Euphorbia falcata
Sickle Spurge
Also known as: Esula falcata (L.) Haw. +7 more
- Esula falcata (L.) Haw.
- Euphorbia arvensis Kit.
- Euphorbia falcata subsp. acuminata Simonk.
- Euphorbia falcata var. genuina Maire
- Euphorbia falcata var. latifolia FontQuer
- Galarhoeus falcatus (L.) Prokh.
- Keraselma falcatum (L.) Raf.
- Tithymalus falcatus (L.) Klotzsch & Garcke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Euphorbia falcata (commonly known as Sickle Spurge) is an annual within the Euphorbiaceae family. It is found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, China, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Mongolia, Northern Africa, Russian Far East, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Altay, Austria, Baleares, Baltic States, Bulgaria, Corse, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Gulf States, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Mongolia, Morocco, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Primorye, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya, Xinjiang, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain, Kentucky, Maryland, Netherlands, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia