Euphorbia resinifera
Euphorbia resinifera, commonly known as the resin spurge, is a medicinal plant native to Morocco. It is most renowned for producing resiniferatoxin, a potent compound used in scientific research. This plant holds significant pharmacological importance due to its unique chemical properties and its potential applications in pain management studies.
- Scientific name: Euphorbia resinifera
- 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 and specifically 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, known scientifically as Euphorbia resinifera, is referred to by various names across different languages and cultures. In Japanese, it is called ハッカクキリン, while in Russian, it is known as Молочай смолонносный. The French name for this species is Euphorbé résinifère, and in Azerbaijani, it is identified as Qətranlı südləyən. Additionally, in Arabic, the plant is commonly called لبانة مغربية.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ハッカクキリン | Wikidata |
| ru | Молочай смолоносный | Wikidata |
| fr | Euphorbe résinifère | Wikidata |
| az | Qətranlı südləyən | Wikidata |
| ar | لبانة مغربية | Wikidata |
| fi | hartsityräkki | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 樹脂大戟 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 树脂大戟 | Wikidata |
| zh | 树脂大戟 | Wikidata |
| kab | Tikiwt | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within a specific range in the Mediterranean region. Its distribution is notably concentrated in Southwestern Europe, specifically within the country of Spain. Additionally, the species can be located across the sea in Northern Africa. Within this African territory, it is documented to grow in Morocco. Consequently, its natural habitat is limited to these two distinct geographical areas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as resinifer, is primarily valued for the production of resiniferatoxin, a potent compound derived from its specialized secretory structures. The most significant medicinal component is the milky latex that flows from the plant's tissues when the stems or leaves are damaged. This viscous substance contains high concentrations of diterpene esters, which are harvested and processed for their intense physiological effects, particularly in the study and treatment of pain signaling.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| latex | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Euphorbia resinifera has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include resiniferatoxin, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, aluminium, capsaicin, carotenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| resiniferatoxin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aluminium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| capsaicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| copper | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexoses | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inoterpene A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Euphorbia resinifera has 4 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticancer, Antidiuretic, Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Euphorbia resinifera has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, neurogenic inflammation, neuropathic pain, osteoarthritis, pain.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurogenic inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuropathic pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoarthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| postherpetic neuralgia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uterine cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |