Daphne retusa
Daphne retusa, commonly known as the retuse daphne, is a distinctive evergreen shrub native to the high-altitude regions of China. Characterized by its fragrant, tubular flowers and glossy foliage, this botanical species is valued in traditional medicine and ornamental gardening for its unique aesthetic and specialized biological properties.
- Scientific name: Daphne retusa
- Family: Thymelaeaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malvales and the family Thymelaeaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Daphne.
| 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 broad geographical range across several distinct regions of Asia. In China, its distribution spans from the South-Central provinces to the North-Central areas. It is also found growing within the high-altitude landscapes of Qinghai. Furthermore, the species is documented as inhabiting the mountainous terrain of Tibet. Finally, its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the region of Assam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Daphne retusa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include methanol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| methanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |