Daphne pontica
Daphne pontica, commonly known as Pontic Daphne, is a fragrant, evergreen shrub native to the Black Sea region. Renowned for its clusters of creamy-white, highly scented flowers, it adds elegance to gardens. However, caution is essential, as all parts of this plant are highly toxic if ingested.
- Scientific name: Daphne pontica
- 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. Finally, it is identified by the genus Daphne, specifically as the species Daphne pontica.
| 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 distinct regions stretching from Europe to Western Asia. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is documented in Bulgaria and the European portion of Türkiye. Moving eastward, the species is found within the Caucasus region, specifically in the North Caucasus and the Transcaucasus. Furthermore, its range extends into Western Asia, where it can be located in Iran. These diverse locations highlight the broad geographical footprint of Daphne pontica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Daphne pontica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include umbelliferone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| umbelliferone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |