Euphorbia lagascae
Euphorbia lagascae, commonly known as the Spurge plant, is a versatile medicinal herb valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical profile, it possesses significant antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. This resilient plant offers promising therapeutic potential, particularly in treating skin ailments and various inflammatory conditions through bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Euphorbia lagascae
- 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, its taxonomic designation is completed 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, Euphorbia lagascae, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as lagaasca's spurge, while in Spanish, it is commonly called euforbia de lagaasca. In the local context of its native regions, it may also be known as euforbia de lagaasca in certain dialects.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct European and Atlantic regions. In Middle Europe, its presence can be noted within the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it is found in Southwestern Europe throughout Spain and on the island of Sardegna. The species also extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically inhabiting Sicilia. Finally, its range reaches the Macaronesia region, where it grows on the Canary Is.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Euphorbia lagaascae, is a succulent species where various anatomical features contribute to its biological survival and medicinal potential. While the leaves and stems are often the most visible parts of the plant, the production of seeds is a crucial aspect of its reproductive cycle. These seeds are essential for the propagation of the species, ensuring that new generations can establish themselves in their native habitats. In the context of medicinal studies, understanding the distribution and development of these seeds is important for researchers investigating the full pharmacological profile of the plant.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Euphorbia lagascae has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-dehydrovomifoliol, 4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde, Aesculetin, Sucrose, dehydrodiconiferyl diacetate.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-dehydrovomifoliol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aesculetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sucrose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dehydrodiconiferyl diacetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lagaspholone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lagaspholone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| piceatannol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopoletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Euphorbia lagascae has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antileukemic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antileukemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |