Mercurialis
Mercurialis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Mercurialis, scientifically known as Mercurialis, is a diverse genus of herbaceous plants within the Euphorbiaceae family. Renowned for its medicinal properties, various species have historically been utilized in traditional healing to treat skin conditions and digestive ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics is essential for safe and effective herbal application.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
MercurialisDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific presence across several regions within Northern Europe. Its distribution can be traced through various territories, including the coastal landscapes of Denmark. It is also documented to grow within the northern reaches of Finland and Norway. Furthermore, the species is found throughout the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Collectively, these locations define its geographical range across the northern part of the continent.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Mercurialis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Phytochemical analysis : PCA