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twin-flower daphne

Daphne pontica · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Twin-flower daphne, scientifically known as Daphne pontica, is a charming, slow-growing evergreen shrub native to Eastern Europe and Asia. Renowned for its delicate, bell-shaped pink flowers and glossy foliage, it adds elegance to gardens. However, caution is essential, as all parts of this plant are highly toxic.

Family
Thymelaeaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Twin-Flower Daphne
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Pontischer Seidelbast
  • Daphne albowiana
  • pontischer Seidelbast

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Daphne pontica

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 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Umbelliferone.

Chemicals reported in Daphne pontica
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Umbelliferone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Umbelliferone

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity