Daphne gnidium
Daphne gnidium, commonly known as Spurge-laurel, is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its glossy evergreen leaves and fragrant white flowers, this plant is chemically potent. While historically studied for its medicinal properties, it contains toxic alkaloids, requiring cautious handling and expert pharmacological application.
- Scientific name: Daphne gnidium
- Family: Thymelaeaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 |
Chemicals
Daphne gnidium has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alkanes, coumarins, ethyl acetate, fatty acids, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alkanes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Daphne gnidium has 8 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Allelopathic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antigenotoxic, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Allelopathic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antigenotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Insecticide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Daphne gnidium has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include odontalgia, poisoning, sinusitis, skin cancer.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| odontalgia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| poisoning | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sinusitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |