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Euonymus atropurpureus var. atropurpureus

Euonymus atropurpureus var. atropurpureus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Sparse (99 studies) · ★★☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Euonymus atropurpureus var. atropurpureus, is a distinctive deciduous shrub prized for its striking deep-purple foliage. While primarily ornamental, this species holds traditional significance in various herbal practices. Understanding its botanical characteristics and potential medicinal properties is essential for exploring its unique role in ethnobotany.

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Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Euonymus atropurpureus var. atropurpureus

Distribution

This plant exhibits a highly diverse and fragmented geographical distribution across multiple continents. In Central Asia, it can be found growing in the specific region of Tajikistan. Its range extends across North America, spanning from the province of Ontario in Eastern Canada to the Northwestern United States in Montana. Furthermore, the species is established within the North-Central United States, specifically throughout Illinois and Iowa. This wide dispersal pattern highlights the plant's ability to inhabit varied ecological zones.

Region Area
Central Asia Tadzhikistan
Eastern Canada Ontario
Northwestern U.S.A. Montana
North-Central U.S.A. Illinois
North-Central U.S.A. Iowa
North-Central U.S.A. Kansas
North-Central U.S.A. Minnesota
North-Central U.S.A. Missouri
North-Central U.S.A. North Dakota
North-Central U.S.A. Nebraska

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Euonymus atropurpureus var. atropurpureus has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cerotic acid, Phytosterols, Tannin, asparagine, citric acid.

Chemicals reported in Euonymus atropurpureus var. atropurpureus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Cerotic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Phytosterols 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tannin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
asparagine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
citric acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
dulcitol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
galactitol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
linoleic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
malic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
tartaric acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cerotic acid

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Phytosterols

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Tannin

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asparagine

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citric acid

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dulcitol

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galactitol

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linoleic acid

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malic acid

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tartaric acid

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Activities

Euonymus atropurpureus var. atropurpureus has 89 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Acidifier, Additive, Allergenic, Alpha-Amylase-Inhibitor.

Activities reported in Euonymus atropurpureus var. atropurpureus
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Acidifier 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Additive 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Allergenic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Alpha-Amylase-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anthelmintic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiHIV 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiMS 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiacne 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antialopecic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Acidifier

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Additive

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Allergenic

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Alpha-Amylase-Inhibitor

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Anthelmintic

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AntiHIV

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AntiMS

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Antiacne

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Antialopecic

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