Daphne giraldii
Daphne giraldii, commonly known as Giraldi's Daphne, is a captivating evergreen shrub celebrated for its intense fragrance and elegant blooms. Native to specific Mediterranean habitats, this ornamental plant features clusters of highly scented, tubular flowers. While visually stunning, it requires careful handling due to its potentially toxic botanical properties.
- Scientific name: Daphne giraldii
- Family: Thymelaeaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 |
Chemicals
Daphne giraldii has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4',5-dihydroxy-3',7-dimethoxyflavone, Z-octadecyl caffeate, daphnetoxin, genkwanin, gnidicin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4',5-dihydroxy-3',7-dimethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Z-octadecyl caffeate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daphnetoxin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| genkwanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gnidicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gniditrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sakuranin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |