Euphorbia hypericifolia
Euphorbia hypericifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (80 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Euphorbia hypericifolia, is a resilient medicinal plant native to specific subtropical regions. Renowned for its unique physiological properties, it has been utilized in traditional healing practices to address various skin ailments and inflammatory conditions. This species offers fascinating botanical insights for contemporary pharmacological research and herbal studies.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Euphorbia hypericifoliaDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence has been documented in Belgium. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it can be found in Southwestern Europe within both Spain and Sardegna. Its range extends into Southeastern Europe, where it inhabits the landscapes of Greece. Finally, the species is also widely distributed throughout Italy in the Southeastern European region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
Chemicals
Euphorbia hypericifolia has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Caoutchouc, Gallic acid, Phorbol Esters, Tannin, resin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Caoutchouc | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phorbol Esters | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| resin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Caoutchouc
- Dr. Duke
Gallic acid
- Dr. Duke
Phorbol Esters
- Dr. Duke
Tannin
- Dr. Duke
resin
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Euphorbia hypericifolia has 75 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, AntiMRSA.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiMRSA | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiadenovirus | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiallergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antianaphylactic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiasthmatic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueous extracts | Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |