Euphorbia humifusa
Euphorbia humifusa, commonly known as the "ground spurge," is a versatile medicinal herb found in tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally used to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. Its unique healing properties continue to fascinate researchers exploring natural pharmacological remedies.
- Scientific name: Euphorbia humifusa
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, it is placed within 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 humifusa, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Azerbaijan, it is referred to as Yatıq südləyən, while in Swedish, it is called Tramptörel. The species is also known as pryšec poléhavý in Czech, rentotyräkki in Finnish, and pl: Wilczomlecz rozesłały in Polish.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| az | Yatıq südləyən | Wikidata |
| sv | Tramptörel | Wikidata |
| cs | pryšec poléhavý | Wikidata |
| fi | rentotyräkki | Wikidata |
| pl | Wilczomlecz rozesłany | Wikidata |
| zh | 地锦草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 地锦草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 地锦草 | Wikidata |
| ja | ニシキソウ | Wikidata |
| ug | Nishikisou | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several territories in Middle Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Austria. Additionally, its range extends through the regions of Czechia and Slovakia. The species is also documented in Germany and Hungary. Finally, its geographical presence includes the country of Poland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Euphorbia humifusa, is a medicinal species where the whole plant is frequently utilized in traditional healing practices. Because various therapeutic properties are distributed throughout its structure, practitioners often prepare decoctions or extracts using the entire organism to harness its full pharmacological potential. This comprehensive use ensures that all bioactive compounds present in the stems, leaves, and roots are integrated into the medicinal preparations.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Euphorbia humifusa has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, apigenin-7-O-beta-D-apiofuranosyl (1-->2)-beta-D-glucopyranoside, apigenin-7-O-beta-D-lutinoside, coumarins, ellagic acid glucoside.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin-7-O-beta-D-apiofuranosyl (1-->2)-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin-7-O-beta-D-lutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| excoecarianin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galactose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geraniin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Euphorbia humifusa has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Prebiotic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Prebiotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Euphorbia humifusa has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea, intestinal diseases, Crohn's disease, dysentery, heat.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| intestinal diseases | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Crohn's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemostasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indigestion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcerative colitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitiligo | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |