Daphniphyllum calycinum
Daphniphyllum calycinum, commonly known as the "golden leaf" in certain traditional practices, is a significant medicinal shrub native to East Asian forests. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized in herbal medicine to treat inflammation, promote circulation, and support overall vitality through its diverse pharmacological properties.
- Scientific name: Daphniphyllum calycinum
- Family: Daphniphyllaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Saxifragales and sits in the family Daphniphyllaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Daphniphyllum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Daphniphyllaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Daphniphyllum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across parts of East and Southeast Asia. Within China, it is primarily located in the southeastern regions of the country. Its distribution also extends into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Vietnam. These combined areas represent the known natural habitat for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Daphniphyllum calycinum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 17-hydroxyhomodaphniphyllic acid, 5,6,7,4'-tetrahydroxyflavonol 3-O-rutinoside, daphcalycine, daphcalycinosidine C, daphnicyclidin D.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 17-hydroxyhomodaphniphyllic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5,6,7,4'-tetrahydroxyflavonol 3-O-rutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daphcalycine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daphcalycinosidine C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daphnicyclidin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol 3-O-neohesperidoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| yuzurimic acid B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |