Daphne kiusiana var. kiusiana
Daphne kiuaisia var. kiuisiaana, commonly known as the Daphne shrub, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to East Asian forests. Renowned for its fragrant blooms, it contains bioactive compounds utilized in traditional medicine. Research explores its potential pharmacological properties, particularly its role in treating inflammatory conditions and skin ailments.
- Scientific name: Daphne kiusiana var. kiusiana
- 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 categorized under the order Malvales and the family Thymelaeaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Daphne as the variety Daphne kiuisiaana var. kiusiaana.
| 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 widely distributed across several key regions in East Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in both the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its range extends into the East Asian mainland, where it can be found growing in Korea. Furthermore, the species is established in the islands of Japan. Finally, its geographical reach includes the Nansei-shoto island chain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |