Euphorbia hylonoma
Euphorbia hylonoma, commonly known as a medicinal shrub, is a unique plant species indigenous to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Scientific research continues to explore its potential pharmacological properties for modern therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Euphorbia hylonoma
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Euphorbia, specifically as the species Euphorbia hylonoma.
| 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, Euphorbia hyylonoma, is known by several different common names depending on the regional linguistic context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 湖北大戟 (zh), 湖北大戟 (zh-hans), or 湖北大戟 (zh-cn). Additionally, it is also recognized by the names 九牛造茎叶 (zh) and 九牛造 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 湖北大戟 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 湖北大戟 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 湖北大戟 | Wikidata |
| zh | 九牛造茎叶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 九牛造 | Wikidata |
| zh | 震天雷 | Wikidata |
| zh | 西南大戟 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across the diverse landscapes of China. It can be found growing within the regions of China South-Central. Additionally, its presence extends into the areas of China North-Central. The distribution also encompasses the various terrains located in China Southeast. Consequently, this species is widely scattered throughout these three distinct parts of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Euphorbia hylonoma, possesses various anatomical structures, though its medicinal properties are frequently associated with its underground components. The root system is essential for the plant's stability and nutrient absorption, while the specific medicinal extracts are often derived from the root or the roots themselves.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Euphorbia hylonoma has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acalyphol, beta-sitosterol, bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, daucosterol, euphol.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acalyphol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| euphol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nonane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |