Euphorbia myrsinites myrsinites
Euphorbia myrsinites subsp. myrsinites · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Euphorbia myrsinites myrsinites, scientifically known as Euphorbia myrsinites subsp. myrsinites, is a resilient medicinal plant prized for its unique therapeutic properties. Found in specific ecological niches, this subspecies contains bioactive compounds utilized in traditional healing practices to address various ailments, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Euphorbia Myrsinites Myrsinites · Myrtle Spurge
- Scientific synonyms
- Euphorbia Pontica · Euphorbia Myrsinites Subsp. Pontica · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Euphorbia myrsinites myrsinites
- myrtle spurge
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Euphorbia myrsinites subsp. myrsinitesSynonyms
- Euphorbia pontica
- Euphorbia myrsinites subsp. pontica
- Euphorbia pectinata
- Euphorbia curtifolia
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Euphorbia myrsinites myrsinites
German:
- Walzen-Wolfsmilch
French:
- Euphorbia myrsinites myrsinites
- Euphorbe de Corse
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Euphorbia as the subspecies Euphorbia myrsinites subsp. myrsinites.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, it is found spanning the territories of both Germany and the Czechia-Slovakia region. The species also extends into Southwestern Europe, specifically inhabiting the Baleares islands. Finally, its range reaches the Mediterranean landscape of Corse.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Euphorbia myrsinites subsp. myrsinites has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, apigenin, myricetin, quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Advanced biology
apigenin
- Advanced biology
myricetin
- Advanced biology
quercetin
- Advanced biology
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol Extract | Advanced biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |