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Daphne kamtschatica var. kamtschatica

Daphne kamtschatica var. kamtschatica · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Daphne kamtschatica var. kamtschatica, is a striking, aromatic shrub native to East Asian forests. Renowned for its fragrant, bell-shaped blossoms and vibrant berries, this resilient species is valued in traditional herbalism. However, caution is essential, as all parts of this plant contain potent toxic compounds.

Family
Thymelaeaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Daphne Pseudomezereum Var. Koreana · Daphne Koreana

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Daphne kamtschatica var. kamtschatica

Synonyms

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

Chemicals

Daphne kamtschatica var. kamtschatica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7,8-Dihydroxycoumarin, daphnetin.

Chemicals reported in Daphne kamtschatica var. kamtschatica
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
7,8-Dihydroxycoumarin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
daphnetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

7,8-Dihydroxycoumarin

  1. Food & function

daphnetin

  1. Food & function

Activities

Daphne kamtschatica var. kamtschatica has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Analgesic Food & function (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆