mountain spurge

Names

Common Names

• mountain spurge

Regional and Traditional Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Buxales and the family Buxaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identification is completed at the genus level as Pachysandra.

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found inhabiting parts of both Austria and Germany. Its range also extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically covering the territory of Italy. Finally, the plant can be located throughout the Northwestern Balkan Peninsula.

Chemicals

Pachysandra has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Axillaridine A, Coumarins, Lignans, Pachystermine A, Sterols.

(+)-Axillaridine A

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Coumarins

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Lignans

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Pachystermine A

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Sterols

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

triterpenoids

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Activities

Pachysandra has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antiestrogenic, Antimicrobial.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Pachysandra has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic.

Most Reported Uses