Euphorbia golondrina
Euphorbia golondrina, commonly known as golondrina or swallow plant, is a resilient succulent native to arid regions of Mexico and the Southwestern United States. Renowned in traditional folk medicine, this plant is frequently utilized for its potent sap to treat skin ailments, wounds, and various inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Euphorbia golondrina
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Euphorbia, as part of the species Euphorbia golondrina.
| 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 golondrina, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently called spurge, while in Spanish, it is commonly known as flor de leche or leche de piedra. In the context of regional dialects, it may also be referred to as golondrina.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range within North America. It is found primarily in the South-Central United States, specifically within the state of Texas. Additionally, its distribution extends significantly into the country of Mexico. Within the Mexican territory, it is most commonly located in the Northeast region. Therefore, its habitat is concentrated in these particular southern latitudes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Euphorbia golondrina has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include camphor, caryophyllene oxide, monoterpenes, phytol, sesquiterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| camphor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryophyllene oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monoterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Euphorbia golondrina has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Euphorbia golondrina has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include conjunctivitis, enterocolitis, gastritis, hemorrhoids, prostatism.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| conjunctivitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| enterocolitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemorrhoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prostatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tonsillitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vaginitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| warts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |