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 giraldiiTaxonomical 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.
| 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
| 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |