Euphorbia ebracteolata
Euphorbia ebracteolata, commonly known as a member of the diverse Euphorbiaceae family, is a medicinal plant valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Often found in specific tropical habitats, it holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Researchers study its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications in treating various inflammatory and skin conditions.
- Scientific name: Euphorbia ebracteolata
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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.
| 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 ebracteolata, is referred to by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is identified as 月腺大戟, a name that is used consistently across different regional standards, including the simplified Chinese used in mainland China (zh-cn) and the traditional Chinese used in Taiwan (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 月腺大戟 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 月腺大戟 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 月腺大戟 | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Euphorbia ebracteolata, possesses a specialized anatomy where the underground structures play a significant role in its survival and medicinal potential. The roots of this species are essential for anchoring the plant and absorbing nutrients from its native habitat. Each individual root contributes to the overall stability of the organism, often developing in a way that allows it to store moisture. In botanical and pharmacological studies, this part, sometimes referred to by its Latin term radix, is frequently examined to identify the bioactive compounds that characterize this medicinal succulent.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| radix | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Euphorbia ebracteolata has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include jolkinolide B, 10-nonacosanol, 24-methylenecycloartanol, 7a, 9a.
- Total chemicals
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| jolkinolide B | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 10-nonacosanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 24-methylenecycloartanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 9a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 9b | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 9c | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ECB | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ent-11alpha-hydroxyabieta-8(14),13(15)-dien-16,12alpha-olide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Euphorbia ebracteolata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Euphorbia ebracteolata has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include ascites, cancer, edema, hepatocellular carcinoma, multidrug resistance.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ascites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| multidrug resistance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |