Daphne oleoides subsp. oleoides
Daphne oleoides subsp. oleoides, commonly known as the Oleander Daphne, is a distinctive evergreen shrub native to East Asia. Renowned for its fragrant, tubular flowers and glossy foliage, this medicinal plant has been traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Daphne oleoides subsp. oleoides
- 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 the genus Daphne. Specifically, it is identified as the subspecies Daphne oleoides subsp. oleoides.
| 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
Activities
Daphne oleoides subsp. oleoides has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |