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Daphne giraldii

Daphne giraldii · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Daphne giraldii, is a captivating evergreen shrub prized for its fragrant, tubular blossoms and lustrous foliage. Native to specific Mediterranean habitats, this ornamental species is celebrated in botanical gardens for its intense aroma and aesthetic elegance, offering a sensory delight while serving as a unique subject for horticultural study.

Family
Thymelaeaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Stem
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Daphne giraldii

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malvales, it is a member of the family Thymelaeaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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 wide geographical distribution across various regions of China. It can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of China South-Central. Additionally, its range extends northward into the Manchuria region. The species is also documented within the unique environments of China North-Central. Finally, its presence is noted in the far-reaching territories of both Qinghai and Xinjiang.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China Manchuria WCVP
China China North-Central WCVP
China Qinghai WCVP
China Xinjiang WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Daphne giraldii, possesses unique botanical characteristics where the medicinal properties are often concentrated within its specialized tissues. Specifically, the stem rind serves as a key structural and functional component of the organism. This outer layer of the stem provides essential protection for the plant's internal vascular systems while also housing various phytochemical compounds that contribute to its overall medicinal profile.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
stem Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Daphne giraldii has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4',5-dihydroxy-3',7-dimethoxyflavone, Daphnetoxin, Genkwanin, Gnidicin, Gniditrin.

Chemicals reported in Daphne giraldii
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
4',5-dihydroxy-3',7-dimethoxyflavone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Daphnetoxin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Genkwanin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gnidicin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gniditrin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
SAKURANIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
z-octadecyl caffeate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

4',5-dihydroxy-3',7-dimethoxyflavone

  1. Natural product research

Daphnetoxin

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Genkwanin

  1. Natural product research

Gnidicin

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Gniditrin

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

SAKURANIN

  1. Natural product research

z-octadecyl caffeate

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
Daphnes Cortex Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
ethanol extract Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆