Euphorbia ammak
African candelabra
Euphorbia ammak, commonly known as a versatile medicinal shrub, is highly valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant offers significant therapeutic benefits, particularly for skin ailments and inflammatory conditions. Exploring its phytochemical properties reveals its profound potential in modern natural pharmacology and wellness.
- Scientific name: Euphorbia ammak
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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, known scientifically as Euphorbia ammak, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In Russian, it is called Молочай аммак, while in Arabic and its dialects, such as Egyptian Arabic, it is known as عمقى. In Chinese, both the general and simplified forms are written as 大戟阁 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Молочай аммак | Wikidata |
| ar | عمقى | Wikidata |
| arz | عمقى | Wikidata |
| zh | 大戟阁 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大戟阁 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大戟阁 | Wikidata |
| en | African candelabra | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Euphorbia ammak, exhibits a specific range within the Middle East. Its geographical presence is primarily concentrated within the Arabian Peninsula. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territory of Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the species is documented to occur within the borders of Yemen. These locations define the known natural distribution for this particular medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
Chemicals
Euphorbia ammak has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponins, stigmasterol, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Euphorbia ammak has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, lung cancer.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |