Plant Family

Euphorbiaceae

5 plants in database

Euphorbiaceae in this database spans zones 8-12 with 5 species, so design it as a guild component instead of a monoculture block. Use its strongest role (Edible) intentionally and manage spacing for airflow because there are 6 recurring pests in this family. Anchor it in the Shrub layer and pair with unrelated support species in other layers; if you save seed from multiple cultivars, isolate flowering plants to reduce accidental crosses within the family.

Wikipedia — Euphorbiaceae
Plants in Database
5
Common Pests
6
Zone Range
8–12
Shrub
4 plants
Tree
1 plants
Ground Cover
1 plants

Common Functions in This Family

Edible×4 Mulcher×3 Animal Fodder×3 Erosion Control×3 Medicinal×2 Wildlife Attractor×2

Shared Pest Pressure

Pests That Target Euphorbiaceae

Showing pests affecting 2+ plants in this family. Click any pest for organic control methods.

Cassava Green Mite
100% of family
Mononychellus tanajoa
Cassava Mealybug
100% of family
Phenacoccus manihoti
Scale Insects
60% of family
Coccoidea
Whiteflies
60% of family
Aleyrodidae
Aphids
60% of family
Aphidoidea
Spider Mites
40% of family
Tetranychidae

All Euphorbiaceae Plants — 5 total

Candle Nut Tree
Aleurites moluccanus
Cassava
Manihot esculenta
Chaya
Cnidoscolus aconitifolius
Pineland Croton
Croton linearis
Tree Spinach
Cnidoscolus aconitifolius