mountain spurge
Pachysandra · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Mountain spurge, scientifically known as Pachysandra, is a resilient evergreen groundcover prized for its lush, waxy foliage. Thriving in shaded, woodland environments, this hardy perennial offers excellent soil coverage. Its ability to withstand diverse conditions makes it a popular choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, textured landscape accents.
- Family
- Buxaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Mountain Spurge
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- mountain spurge
Scientific Names
Accepted name
PachysandraRegional and Traditional Names
German:
- Ysander
- Ysander
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Buxales |
| Family | Buxaceae |
| Genus | Pachysandra |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin |
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-Axillaridine A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Coumarins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lignans | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pachystermine A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sterols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(+)-Axillaridine A
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Coumarins
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Lignans
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Pachystermine A
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Sterols
- Chemistry & biodiversity
triterpenoids
- 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.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiestrogenic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antidiabetic
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Antiestrogenic
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Antimicrobial
- Chemistry & biodiversity
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
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |