Flax-leaved Daphne
Daphne gnidium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (26 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Flax-leaved Daphne, scientifically known as Daphne gnidium, is a highly toxic evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. Characterized by its glossy, lanceolate leaves and fragrant white flowers, it contains potent daphnane diterpene esters. Due to its extreme toxicity, it must be handled with extreme caution.
- Family
- Thymelaeaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Flax-Leaved Daphne · Spurge Flax
- Scientific synonyms
- Mistralia Gnidium · Laureola Gnidium · 1 more
Names
Common Names
- Flax-leaved Daphne
- Spurge Flax
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Torvisco
- Mistralia gnidium
- Laureola gnidium
- Thymelaea gnidium
- Daphne paniculata
- Boliaga
- Buralaga
- Burhalaga
- Chorovisco
- Chorvisca
- Chorvisco
- Culopollo
- Espantamoscas
- Espantapulgas
- Pimienta del monte
- Torbisca
- Torvisquera
- Torvisquina
- Torbisco
- Matagallina
- Torvizco
- Torbisquera
- Matalagallina
- Torbizco
- Trovisco
- Truvisco
- Torobisco
- Torovisca
- Torovisco
- Matapollera
- Toroviscu
- Torovizco
- Alentisco
- Daphne orthophylla
- Torvisco
German:
- Herbst-Seidelbast
- Herbst-Seidelbast
French:
- Daphné garou
- Garou (plante)
- Daphné Garou
- Daphne garou
- Daphné garou
- Garou
- Saint-Bois
- Thymèle
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Daphne gnidiumSynonyms
- Mistralia gnidium
- Laureola gnidium
- Thymelaea gnidium
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malvales, it is classified under the family Thymelaeaceae and specifically within 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 is primarily distributed throughout several regions of Southwestern Europe. It can be found growing in the Baleares islands and the island of Corse. Its natural habitat also extends to the mainland areas of France. Additionally, this species is present in the country of Portugal. Finally, its geographical range includes the island of Sardegna.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Daphne gnidium, is a highly potent medicinal species where various components are utilized for their pharmacological properties. The leaf structure serves as a primary site for the accumulation of bioactive compounds, which are often processed to create therapeutic extracts used in traditional medicine. Furthermore, the plant is a source of concentrated essential oil, which contains the aromatic and chemically active constituents responsible for its intense biological effects.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Cellular immunology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Daphne gnidium has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Alkanes, Coumarins, ETHYL ACETATE, Fatty acids, Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Alkanes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Coumarins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ETHYL ACETATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fatty acids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Alkanes
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Coumarins
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
ETHYL ACETATE
- Cellular immunology
Fatty acids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Flavonoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Terpenoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Daphne gnidium has 8 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Allelopathic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antigenotoxic, Antiviral.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Allelopathic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antigenotoxic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemolytic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Insecticide | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Daphne gnidium has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include odontalgia, poisoning, sinusitis, skin cancer.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| odontalgia | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| poisoning | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sinusitis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin cancer | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ethanolic extracts | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate leaf extract | Cellular immunology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |