Daphne holosericea

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Wikstroemia holosericea

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized under the order Malvales and the family Thymelaeaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Daphne.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range within East Asia. It is primarily found in the South-Central regions of China. Additionally, its natural habitat extends into the high-altitude areas of Tibet. These specific locations define the primary distribution pattern for the species. Consequently, the plant is localized to these particular parts of the Chinese landscape.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Daphne holosericea is defined by its specialization in high-altitude montane environments, where it occupies a specific vertical niche within the landscape. This species is strictly adapted to alpine or sub-alpine zones, maintaining an elevational range that begins at a minimum of 3000 m AMSL. It thrives within a relatively narrow altitudinal band, reaching a maximum elevation of 3600 m AMSL. The ecological distribution of the plant centers around a mean elevation of approximately 3266.67 m AMSL, suggesting that it is highly dependent on the specific climatic conditions—such as temperature gradients, atmospheric pressure, and moisture levels—characteristic of these high-mountain ecosystems.

Elevational range max:

3600 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

3266.66666666667 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

3000 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Daphne holosericea is characterized by its nature as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment over multiple growing seasons. Throughout its developmental stages, the plant maintains an evergreen habit, ensuring that its foliage remains functional and present regardless of seasonal shifts.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Daphne holosericea is characterized by its growth form as a woody shrub. It is a self-supporting plant that does not exhibit climbing behavior. In terms of stature, the species typically maintains a relatively low profile, with a plant height that ranges from a minimum of 0.3 m to a maximum of 1 m, while maintaining an average height of approximately 0.65 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

shrub

Plant height max:

1 m

Plant height mean:

0.65 m

Plant height min:

0.3 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Daphne holosericea is characterized by distinct morphological dimensions of its foliage, which serve as critical indicators of its vegetative structure. The leaves exhibit a specific size distribution, with a mean length of 1 cm, ranging from a minimum of 0.8 cm to a maximum of 1.2 cm. Correspondingly, the leaf width is notably narrow, maintaining a mean of 0.2 cm, with values fluctuating between a minimum of 0.15 cm and a maximum of 0.25 cm. These precise measurements in leaf length and width define the photosynthetic surface area and contribute to the overall physiological efficiency of the plant's canopy.

Leaf length max:

1.2 cm

Leaf length mean:

1 cm

Leaf length min:

0.8 cm

Leaf width max:

0.25 cm

Leaf width mean:

0.2 cm

Leaf width min:

0.15 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Daphne holosericea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Holosericin A, Holosericin B.

Holosericin A

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Holosericin B

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)