Daphne oleoides subsp. oleoides
Daphne oleoides subsp. oleoides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Daphne oleoides subsp. oleoides, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to various subtropical regions. Renowned for its fragrant blooms and distinctive bark, this medicinal plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is traditionally utilized in folk medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties and bioactive chemical constituents.
- Family
- Thymelaeaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Daphne Oleoides Var. Granatensis · Daphne Oleoides Subsp. Atlantica · 18 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Daphne oleoides subsp. oleoidesSynonyms
- Daphne oleoides var. granatensis
- Daphne oleoides subsp. atlantica
- Daphne hispanica var. granatensis
- Daphne oleoides var. hispanica
- Daphne oleoides proles glandulosa
- Daphne euboica
- Daphne gnidioides
- Nemoctis buxifolia
- Daphne oleoides f. puberula
- Daphne hispanica
- Daphne glandulosa
- Daphne oleoides var. brachyloba
- Daphne oleoides var. buxifolia
- Daphne oleoides var. glandulosa
- Daphne lucida
- Daphne buxifolia
- Daphne oleoides subsp. hispanica
- Daphne oleoides var. atlantica
- Daphne oleoides var. puberula
- Nemoctis angustifolia
Sources: Catalogue of Life
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 the genus Daphne. Specifically, it is identified as the subspecies Daphne oleoides subsp. oleoides.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus | Daphne |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several regions of Europe. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is noted in both Spain and the island of Corse. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the species can also be found throughout Albania and Bulgaria. Additionally, it inhabits various areas within Greece. Together, these locations highlight its significant range across the Mediterranean and Balkan territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Corse |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. |
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Daphne oleoides subsp. oleoides has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Computational biology and chemistry
Anticancer
- Computational biology and chemistry