Euphorbia ebracteolata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Euphorbia ebracteolata f. coreana
• Galarhoeus ebracteolatus var. anhweiensis
• Tithymalus ebracteolatus
• Euphorbia ebracteolata var. coreana
• Galarhoeus ebracteolatus
• Galarhoeus ebracteolatus var. coreanus
• Euphorbia ebracteolata var. anhweiensis
• Euphorbia ebracteolata f. magna

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Euphorbia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of East Asia. Within China, it can be found growing in both the North-Central and Southeast territories. Its range also extends outward to include the island nation of Japan. Additionally, the species is documented to occur throughout Korea. Collectively, these locations define the natural habitat where the species thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Euphorbia ebracteolata is characterized by its classification as a hemicryptophyte, a life form where the perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface. This plant exhibits a variable lifecycle, meaning its developmental duration can fluctuate between annual, biennial, and perennial stages depending on environmental conditions and resource availability. As a hemicryptophyte, it maintains its ability to survive unfavorable seasons by protecting its regenerative structures at the ground level, allowing it to re-emerge during favorable growing periods.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

annual

Morphology

The morphology of Euphorbia ebracteolata is characterized by a growth form classified as a non-woody herb and specifically a forb. It exhibits a climbing habit, functioning as a self-supporting liana or vine that does not require external structures for its upward progression. As an independent organism, it does not exhibit parasitic behavior and maintains a terrestrial life habit rather than being epiphytic. The plant is distinctly non-woody in its structural composition, lacking the lignified tissues found in shrubs or trees.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Euphorbia ebracteolata has 1 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
2. Phytochemistry
3. Planta medica

Chemicals

Euphorbia ebracteolata has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Jolkinolide B, 10-nonacosanol, 24-Methylenecycloartanol, 7A, 9A.

Jolkinolide B

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
2. Planta medica

10-nonacosanol

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

24-Methylenecycloartanol

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

7A

1. Phytochemistry

9A

1. Phytochemistry

9B

1. Phytochemistry

9C

1. Phytochemistry

Compound 1

1. Phytochemistry

ECB

1. ACS omega

Jolkinolide A

1. Planta medica

Activities

Euphorbia ebracteolata has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Planta medica

Conditions

Euphorbia ebracteolata has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include ascites, cancer, edema, hepatocellular carcinoma, multidrug resistance.

Ascites

1. ACS omega

Cancer

1. ACS omega

Edema

1. ACS omega

Hepatocellular carcinoma

1. ACS omega

Multidrug resistance

1. Natural product research

Preparations

Euphorbia ebracteolata has 3 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Langdu, methanol extract, radix.

Langdu

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Methanol extract

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Radix

1. Phytochemistry