Euphorbia jolkinii
Euphorbia jolkinii, commonly known as a species of spurge, is a resilient medicinal plant valued for its unique bioactive properties. Found in diverse habitats, it contains specialized secondary metabolites used in traditional healing practices. Understanding its phytochemical profile is essential for exploring its potential applications in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Euphorbia jolkinii
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Euphorbia, specifically as the species Euphorbia jolkinii.
| 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 jolkinii, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 大狼毒 (also written as 大狼毒 in Simplified Chinese and zh-cn), while in Korean, its common name is 암대극. Additionally, in Japanese, it is identified as イワタイゲキ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大狼毒 | Wikidata |
| ko | 암대극 | Wikidata |
| ja | イワタイゲキ | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 大狼毒 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大狼毒 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛狼毒大戟 | Wikidata |
| zh | 岩大戟 | Wikidata |
| zh | 台湾大戟 | Wikidata |
| zh | 霞山大戟 | Wikidata |
| zh | 宾岛大戟 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of East Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted within the South-Central territories. Moving across the sea, the species is well-established in Japan, including the Nansei-shoto islands. It can also be found growing throughout the Korean Peninsula. Finally, the range extends further south to include the island of Taiwan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Euphorbia jolkinii, utilizes its specialized root system to anchor itself firmly within its natural habitat and absorb essential nutrients and water from the soil. While much of the medicinal interest in many Euphorbia species focuses on the latex or aerial structures, the root serves as a vital foundation for the plant's overall physiological health and survival.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |