Euphorbia pilosa
Euphorbia pilosa, commonly known as hairy spurge, is a versatile annual herb found in tropical and subtropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. It is widely utilized for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties, serving as a valuable natural resource in folk remedies.
- Scientific name: Euphorbia pilosa
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Africa
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. Finally, it is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae and falls 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, known scientifically as Euphorbia pilosa, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language. In Russian, it is called Молочай волосистый, while in Chinese, it is identified as 毛大戟 (including the regional variations 毛大戟 for zh-cn and 毛大戟 for zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Молочай волосистый | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛大戟 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 毛大戟 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 毛大戟 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a remarkably wide and fragmented geographical distribution across different continents. In the Western Indian Ocean, its presence is noted specifically around the Mozambique Channel Islands. Moving to the northern reaches of Asia, it can be found within the vast territories of Siberia. Within the Siberian region, its range includes the Altai mountains as well as the Irkutsk area. Furthermore, the species extends its reach to the Krasnoyarsk and Tuva regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mozambique Channel Is. | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Euphorbia pilosa, possesses distinct leaf parts that play a significant role in its medicinal profile. The leaves are typically small, simple, and arranged alternately along the stem, characterized by their oval or lanceolate shape. Detailed examination of the leaf parts reveals a smooth or slightly hairy texture on the surface, with fine venation that helps transport essential nutrients throughout the foliage. In traditional medicine, these various leaf components are often harvested and utilized for their bioactive compounds, which are believed to contribute to the plant's therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Euphorbia pilosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Zn.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Zn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |