winter daphne

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• laurel
• mezereum
• Daphnes
• Mezereons
• Spurge-laurels

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Daphmanthus
• Mezereum
• Mistralia
• Tumelaia
• Laureola
• Nemoctis
• Pentathymelaea

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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 is specifically identified by the genus Daphne.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern throughout the regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing across the varied landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence extends into the coastal and inland areas of Great Britain. The species is also documented within the northern territories of Norway. Finally, its geographical range includes the expansive regions of Sweden.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Daphne has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Terpenes, Coumarins, Flavonoids, Lignans, Steroids.

Terpenes

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Fitoterapia

Coumarins

1. Fitoterapia

Flavonoids

1. Fitoterapia

Lignans

1. Fitoterapia

Steroids

1. Fitoterapia

daphnetin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Daphne has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Antiviral.

Analgesic

1. Fitoterapia

Antibacterial

1. Fitoterapia

Antifungal

1. Fitoterapia

Antioxidant

1. Fitoterapia

Antiviral

1. Fitoterapia

Cytotoxic

1. Fitoterapia