Daphne mezereum
Daphne mezereum, commonly known as February Daphne, is a striking deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant, pink blossoms. While its early spring blooms offer ornamental beauty, all parts of the plant are highly toxic. Historically used in traditional medicine, it requires extreme caution due to its potent chemical properties.
- Scientific name: Daphne mezereum
- Family: Thymelaeaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 under the family Thymelaeaceae and is identified by the genus Daphne. Specifically, its taxonomic designation is Daphne mezereum.
| 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 distribution across several regions within Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark. Additionally, its presence extends to the territories of Finland and Norway. The species is also documented throughout the various regions of Sweden. Finally, its geographical range includes the islands of Great Britain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Chemicals
Daphne mezereum has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Daphnin, arabinan, arabinogalactan, dihydrodaphnodorin B, galactan.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Daphnin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arabinan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arabinogalactan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydrodaphnodorin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galactan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mannan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neochamaejasmin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neochamaejasmin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhamnogalacturonan-I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| syringin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Daphne mezereum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea, cancers, tuberculosis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |