Euphorbia fischeriana
Euphorbia fischeriana, commonly known as a unique member of the Euphorbiaceae family, is a medicinal plant valued for its diverse bioactive compounds. Native to specific tropical regions, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and modern therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Euphorbia fischeriana
- 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. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, falling into the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, it is identified within the genus Euphorbia as the species Euphorbia fischeriana.
| 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 fischeriana, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Russian, it is called Молочай Фишера, while in Chinese, it is identified as 狼毒大戟 (and also 狼毒 in the lzh designation). In Azerbaijani, the plant is known as Fişer südləyəni, and it is similarly labeled as 狼毒大戟 in simplified Chinese (zh-hans).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Молочай Фишера | Wikidata |
| zh | 狼毒大戟 | Wikidata |
| lzh | 狼毒 | Wikidata |
| az | Fişer südləyəni | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 狼毒大戟 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 狼毒大戟 | Wikidata |
| zh | 馒头花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 拔萝卜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 断肠草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 燕子花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of East Asia. In Russia, its presence is specifically noted within the Chitá region of Siberia. Moving into China, it can be found spanning from Inner Mongolia to the Manchuria area, as well as across North-Central China. The species also extends its range into the territory of Mongolia. Collectively, these locations highlight a broad habitat stretching across northern continental landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Euphorbia fischeriana, utilizes its various underground structures for survival and nutrient storage. The specialized roots serve as a vital anchor within its natural habitat, allowing the specimen to establish a firm hold in the soil. Specifically, the individual root system can be quite extensive, branching out to capture moisture effectively. In certain traditional applications, the fresh roots are harvested directly from the earth to ensure the potency of their medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 8
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fresh roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Euphorbia fischeriana has 23 reported phytochemicals identified across 25 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 12-deoxyphorbol-13-acetate, tannins, 12-deoxyphorbol-13,20-diacetete, 12-deoxyphorbol-13-hexadecanoate, 17-hydroxy-jolkinolide A.
- Total chemicals
- 23
- Scientific sources
- 25
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 12-deoxyphorbol-13-acetate | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 12-deoxyphorbol-13,20-diacetete | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 12-deoxyphorbol-13-hexadecanoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 17-hydroxy-jolkinolide A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 17-hydroxyjolkinolide B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methoxy-3-methyl acetophenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methoxy-3-methylacetophenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methoxy-acetophenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 24-methylenecycloartenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Euphorbia fischeriana has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Euphorbia fischeriana has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, abdominal pain, ascites, cough, dyspepsia.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| abdominal pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyspepsia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scabies | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |