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Euphorbia trigona

Euphorbia trigona · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Euphorbia trigona, scientifically known as Euphorbia trigona, is a striking succulent native to the arid landscapes of Southern Africa. Characterized by its unique, triangular stems and sculptural form, this resilient plant is highly valued by collectors for its aesthetic appeal and its ability to thrive in challenging environments.

Family
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Native range
Africa
Parts used
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Euphorbia trigona

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several regions across the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence can be observed specifically within Tunisia. Moving toward West-Central Tropical Africa, it is widely distributed through Gabon, the Congo, and the DR Congo. The species also extends its reach into South Tropical Africa, where it is found in Angola. Together, these locations highlight the broad ecological footprint of Euphorbia trigonoides.

Region Area
Northern Africa Tunisia
West-Central Tropical Africa Congo
West-Central Tropical Africa Gabon
West-Central Tropical Africa DR Congo
South Tropical Africa Angola
South Tropical Africa Malawi
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Indian Subcontinent India

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Euphorbia trigona has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin.

Chemicals reported in Euphorbia trigona
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Betulin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Betulin

  1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Euphorbia trigona has 12 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include AntiHIV, Anticarcinomic, Antifeedant, Antiflu, Antiinflammatory.

Activities reported in Euphorbia trigona
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
AntiHIV 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticarcinomic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antifeedant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiflu 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiinflammatory 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antitumor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiviral 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aphidifuge 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hypolipemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

AntiHIV

  1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic

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Antifeedant

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Antiflu

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiinflammatory

  1. Dr. Duke

Antitumor

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiviral

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Aphidifuge

  1. Dr. Duke

Cytotoxic

  1. Dr. Duke

Hypolipemic

  1. Dr. Duke