Euphorbia marschalliana

Euphorbia marschalliana, commonly known as the Marschall's Spurge, is a resilient succulent species valued for its unique medicinal potential. Often found in arid landscapes, this plant contains bioactive compounds traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments and inflammation, offering a fascinating subject for ethnobotanical research and study.

  • Scientific name: Euphorbia marschalliana
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, specifically being a member of the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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, scientifically known as Euphorbia marschalliana, is recognized by various regional names depending on the language and location. In Azerbaijani, it is commonly referred to as Marşal südləyəni.
Language Common Name Source
az Marşal südləyəni Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within certain regions of Eurasia. Its presence is documented across the Caucasus, specifically within the Transcaucasus area. In Western Asia, the species can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Iran. Additionally, it is distributed throughout the territory of Türkiye. These locations define the primary natural habitats where this medicinal species thrives.

Region Area Source
Caucasus Transcaucasus WCVP
Western Asia Iran WCVP
Western Asia Türkiye WCVP

Chemicals

Euphorbia marschalliana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 15-O-acetyl-3,5-O-dibutanoyl-7-O-nicotinoylmyrsinol, 24-methylenecycloartan-3beta-ol, Beta-sitosterol.

Total chemicals
3
Scientific sources
3

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
15-O-acetyl-3,5-O-dibutanoyl-7-O-nicotinoylmyrsinol 1 ★☆☆☆☆
24-methylenecycloartan-3beta-ol 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Beta-sitosterol 1 ★☆☆☆☆