Daphne genkwa
Daphne genkwa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (241 studies) · ★★★★★
Daphne genkwa, scientifically known as Daphne genkwa, is a distinctive medicinal shrub prized in traditional herbal practices. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Researchers are currently exploring its bioactive compounds to unlock new advancements in pharmacology and natural disease management strategies.
- Family
- Thymelaeaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Flower · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Wikstroemia Genkwa · Daphne Genkwa Var. Fortunei · 1 more
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Daphne genkwa f. taitoensis
- Daphne genkwa var fortunei
- Daphne genkwa var. fortunei
- Daphne fortunei
- Daphne genkwa f taitoensis
- Wikstroemia genkwa
French:
- Daphné lilas
- Daphne lilas
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Daphne genkwaSynonyms
- Wikstroemia genkwa
- Daphne genkwa var. fortunei
- Daphne genkwa f. taitoensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic placement includes its position in the subclass Magnoliidae and order Malvales. Finally, it is a member of the family Thymelaeaceae within the genus Daphne.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Daphne | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence throughout several key regions in East Asia. In China, its distribution is extensive, covering the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Beyond the Chinese mainland, its range extends into the island nation of Japan. Additionally, the species can be found growing within the Korean Peninsula. Collectively, these areas define the natural geographical footprint of Daphne genkwa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Daphne genkwa, possesses several distinct components used in its medicinal profile. The underground structure consists of robust roots, and the singular root system is essential for the plant's nutrient absorption. Above the soil, the sturdy stem provides the necessary support for the developing organism. The foliage consists of lush green leaves that facilitate photosynthesis, while the flower buds represent the early stages of its reproductive cycle, often containing concentrated bioactive compounds.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| flower | Journal of separation science (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| root | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Daphne genkwa has 26 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Genkwanin, 3'-hydroxygenkwanin, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Yuanhuacine, apigenin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Genkwanin | 4 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 3'-hydroxygenkwanin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Yuanhuacine | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-hydroxyl-genkwanin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aurantiamide acetate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DOTRIACONTANE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Genkwanin
- Dr. Duke
- Journal of separation science
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
3'-hydroxygenkwanin
- Dr. Duke
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Dr. Duke
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Yuanhuacine
- Dr. Duke
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
apigenin
- Dr. Duke
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
luteolin
- Dr. Duke
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
3-hydroxyl-genkwanin
- Journal of separation science
Aurantiamide acetate
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
DOTRIACONTANE
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Activities
Daphne genkwa has 176 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antitussive, Expectorant, 11B-HSD-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitussive | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 11B-HSD-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acetylcholinergic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Ultrasonics sonochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Daphne genkwa has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, Lewis lung carcinoma, MRSA, analgesic, antioxidant.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lewis lung carcinoma | International immunopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MRSA | Experimental biology and medicine (Maywood, N.J.) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | Ultrasonics sonochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | Ultrasonics sonochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colorectal cancer | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| expectorant | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metastasis | International immunopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | Experimental biology and medicine (Maywood, N.J.) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| chloroform extraction | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crude extract | Journal of separation science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried flower buds | Ultrasonics sonochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol extract of the root | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ether extracts | Auris, nasus, larynx (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flower buds | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf explants | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol extracts | Genes & nutrition (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |