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 and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Daphne giraldiiSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus | Daphne |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Manchuria |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | Qinghai |
| China | Xinjiang |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Ecology
The ecology of Daphne giraldii is defined by its preference for high-altitude environments, where it occupies specific montane niches. This species is typically found within a distinct elevational range, flourishing at altitudes starting from a minimum of 1600 m AMSL. The distribution of the plant extends upward through various mountain strata, reaching a maximum elevation of 2600 m AMSL. On average, the plant thrives at a mean elevation of 2100 m AMSL, indicating a specialized adaptation to the climatic conditions, temperature gradients, and soil compositions characteristic of these mid-to-high altitude ecosystems.
- Elevational range max:
- 2600 m AMSL
- Elevational range mean:
- 2100 m AMSL
- Elevational range min:
- 1600 m AMSL
Life history
The life history of Daphne giraldii is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. Throughout its existence, it exhibits a deciduous growth habit, shedding its foliage as part of its seasonal cycle.
- Deciduousness :
- deciduous
- Lifecycle :
- perennial
Morphology
The morphology of Daphne giraldii is characterized by its growth form as a woody shrub. It is a self-supporting plant that does not require external structures for climbing. In terms of stature, the species maintains a relatively low profile, with plant heights ranging from a minimum of 0.45 m to a maximum of 0.7 m, resulting in an average plant height of approximately 0.575 m.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Plant height max:
- 0.7 m
- Plant height mean:
- 0.575 m
- Plant height min:
- 0.45 m
- Woodiness :
- woody
Physiology
The physiological profile of Daphne giraldii is characterized by specific morphological dimensions of its foliage, which serve as key indicators of its vegetative development. The leaves exhibit a notable range in longitudinal growth, with a mean length of 4.5 cm, extending from a minimum of 3 cm to a maximum capacity of 6 cm. Complementing this length, the leaf width demonstrates significant variability, maintaining a mean width of 0.95 cm. The lateral expansion of the leaves fluctuates between a minimum width of 0.7 cm and a maximum width of 1.2 cm, defining the structural parameters of its photosynthetic surface area.
- Leaf length max:
- 6 cm
- Leaf length mean:
- 4.5 cm
- Leaf length min:
- 3 cm
- Leaf width max:
- 1.2 cm
- Leaf width mean:
- 0.95 cm
- Leaf width min:
- 0.7 cm
Reproduction
The reproduction of Daphne giraldii culminates in the development of small, fleshy fruits that serve as the primary vessel for seed dispersal. These fruits exhibit specific morphological dimensions, characterized by a mean length of 0.55 cm. Within the natural variation of the species, the fruit length ranges from a minimum of 0.5 cm to a maximum of 0.6 cm. This precise sizing of the fruit is a critical component of its reproductive cycle, ensuring the successful propagation of the plant within its ecological niche.
- Fruit length max:
- 0.6 cm
- Fruit length mean:
- 0.55 cm
- Fruit length min:
- 0.5 cm
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Daphne giraldii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
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.
| 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
- Natural product research
Daphnetoxin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Genkwanin
- Natural product research
Gnidicin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Gniditrin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
SAKURANIN
- Natural product research
z-octadecyl caffeate
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Preparations
Daphne giraldii has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Daphnes Cortex, ethanol extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Daphnes cortex | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethanol extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Daphnes cortex
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Ethanol extract
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica