Daphne genkwa
Daphne genkwa, commonly known as a rare medicinal shrub, holds significant value in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant is studied for its potential therapeutic properties. Understanding its botanical characteristics and medicinal applications is essential for exploring its role in natural pharmacology and biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Daphne genkwa
- Family: Thymelaeaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 |
Chemicals
Daphne genkwa has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genkwanin, 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, 3'-hydroxygenkwanin, 3-hydroxyl-genkwanin, Daphnodorin B.
- Total chemicals
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| genkwanin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3'-hydroxygenkwanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-hydroxyl-genkwanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Daphnodorin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aurantiamide acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daphnodorin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daphnoretin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Daphne genkwa has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antioxidant, Antitussive.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitussive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nephroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Daphne genkwa has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, Lewis lung carcinoma, MRSA, analgesic, antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lewis lung carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MRSA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colorectal cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| expectorant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metastasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |