Euphorbia altissima
Euphorbia altissima, commonly known as the tall spurge, is a robust perennial celebrated for its striking architectural form and vibrant foliage. While primarily ornamental, this plant holds significant interest in traditional ethnobotany. Its unique chemical properties offer intriguing potential for pharmacological research and diverse applications in natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Euphorbia altissima
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Euphorbia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Euphorbia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Euphorbia altissima, is recognized by various local names depending on the linguistic context. In Arabic, it is commonly referred to as فربيون المرتفعات or حلبلوب المرتفعات.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | فربيون المرتفعات | Wikidata |
| ar | حلبلوب المرتفعات | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Euphorbia altissima, exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the Western Asia region. Its distribution is notably documented across the island nation of Cyprus. Furthermore, the species can be found extending through the territories of Iran and Iraq. It also inhabits the coastal and inland areas of the Lebanon-Syria border. Finally, the plant's presence is well-established within the borders of Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Euphorbia altissima has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |