Daphne tangutica
Daphne tangutica, commonly known as the Tangutica Daphne, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to the mountainous regions of East Asia. Characterized by its fragrant, tubular flowers and striking bark, this plant holds significant value in traditional medicine, where its various components are utilized for their unique therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Daphne tangutica
- Family: Thymelaeaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Daphne tangutica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malvales, specifically falling into the family Thymelaeaceae. Within this family, it is categorized under 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 is native to specific regions within the vast landscapes of China. Its geographical presence is notably recorded across China South-Central and China North-Central. Furthermore, the species can be found growing in the high-altitude environments of Qinghai. The distribution also extends into the unique terrain of Tibet. Consequently, these areas define the primary natural habitat for Daphne tangutica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Daphne tangutica has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-sitosterol, daphnetin, genkwanin, hydroxygenkwanin, laurostearic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daphnetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| genkwanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxygenkwanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| laurostearic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |