Daphne holosericea
Daphne holosericea, commonly known as the silky daphne, is a distinctive evergreen shrub native to specific mountainous regions. Renowned for its fragrant, bell-shaped flowers and glossy foliage, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Its unique chemical properties make it a subject of interest in traditional and modern medicinal studies.
- Scientific name: Daphne holosericea
- Family: Thymelaeaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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.
| 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 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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Daphne holosericea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include holosericin A, holosericin B.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| holosericin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| holosericin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |