Daphne kamtschatica var. kamtschatica
Daphne kamtschatica var. kamtschatica, commonly known as Kamchatka Daphne, is a resilient, woody shrub native to East Asian temperate forests. Renowned for its fragrant, bell-shaped blossoms and striking berries, this ornamental species is prized in horticulture. However, caution is essential, as all parts of the plant are highly toxic.
- Scientific name: Daphne kamtschatica var. kamtschatica
- Family: Thymelaeaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 in the family Thymelaeaceae and the genus Daphne. The specific variety is identified as Daphne kamtschatica var. kamtschatica.
| 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 found across the diverse landscapes of the Russian Far East. Its natural range includes the rugged and volcanic terrain of the Kamchatka Peninsula. It also grows within the forested regions of Khabarovsk and the coastal areas of Primorye. Furthermore, the species can be located on the island of Sakhalin. Finally, its distribution extends to the remote Kuril Islands located in the Pacific Ocean.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kamchatka | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Activities
Daphne kamtschatica var. kamtschatica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |