Status:
valid
Authors:
(Webb & Berthel.) Jim.Mejías & P.Vargas
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 212: 74 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342637
Common Names
- Tortuosa Canaria
- Tortuosa Canaria Plant
- Canaria Plant
Description
Canaria tortuosa (also called Canary Island Spurge, among many other common names) is a species of succulent plant native to the Canary Islands. It has small, yellow flowers and thick, fleshy leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats and is often found in deserts and on mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Canaria tortuosa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Canaria tortuosa has yellow flowers with a red center and red anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Canaria tortuosa is an evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Canaria tortuosa
Canaria tortuosa is found in the Canary Islands.
Canaria tortuosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canaria tortuosa?
Canaria tortuosa
What is the common name of Canaria tortuosa?
Tortuosa Canaria
What is the natural habitat of Canaria tortuosa?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
Species in the Canaria genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,