Calyx-shaped Tigernanmu

Daphniphyllum calycinum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Calyx-shaped Tigernanmu, scientifically known as Daphniphyllum calycinum, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to East Asian forests. Renowned for its unique floral structure and potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation and promote healing, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern therapeutic research.

Family
Daphniphyllaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Leaf · Seed
Common names
Calyx-Shaped Tigernanmu
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Daphniphyllum calycinum

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

Plant Parts

This plant, Daphniphyllum calycinum, contains various parts that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The medicinal properties can be derived from its woody twigs and the textured stem bark, which are often processed for their bioactive compounds. Additionally, the green leaves are frequently harvested for their therapeutic potential, while the seeds serve as another significant component of the plant's botanical profile.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
seed Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
stem The Journal of organic chemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Daphniphyllum calycinum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 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.

Chemicals reported in Daphniphyllum calycinum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
17-Hydroxyhomodaphniphyllic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
5,6,7,4'-Tetrahydroxyflavonol 3-O-rutinoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Daphcalycine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Daphcalycinosidine C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Daphnicyclidin D 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Yuzurimic acid B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
kaempferol 3-O-neohesperidoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

17-Hydroxyhomodaphniphyllic acid

  1. Journal of natural products

5,6,7,4'-Tetrahydroxyflavonol 3-O-rutinoside

  1. Journal of natural products

Daphcalycine

  1. The Journal of organic chemistry

Daphcalycinosidine C

  1. Journal of natural products

Daphnicyclidin D

  1. The Journal of organic chemistry

Yuzurimic acid B

  1. Journal of natural products

kaempferol 3-O-neohesperidoside

  1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
seeds Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
stem bark The Journal of organic chemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
twigs Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆