Euphorbia parviflora
Euphorbia parviflora, commonly known as the small-flowered spurge, is a versatile medicinal herb found across various tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, this plant possesses significant bioactive properties, often utilized for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing capabilities. Understanding its botanical characteristics is essential for exploring its therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Euphorbia parviflora
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae, falling 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, Euphorbia parviflora, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the small-flowered spurge, while in Spanish, it is commonly called euforbia pequeña. In French, the species is known as l'euphorbe à petites fleurs, and in German, it is called der kleinblütige Wolfsmilch.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range extending across several distinct regions. In Western Asia, its presence is documented within the territories of Lebanon and Syria. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found widely throughout India and Bangladesh. Its distribution also reaches the island nation of Sri Lanka. Furthermore, the species extends to the remote waters of the Laccadive Islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Laccadive Is. | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Activities
Euphorbia parviflora has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Irritant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Irritant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |