Daphne giraldii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: 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.

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.

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.

Stem

1. 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.

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

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.

Daphnes cortex

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

Ethanol extract

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