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
- Calyx-shaped Tigernanmu
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Daphniphyllum calycinumTaxonomical 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.
| 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
- Journal of natural products
5,6,7,4'-Tetrahydroxyflavonol 3-O-rutinoside
- Journal of natural products
Daphcalycine
- The Journal of organic chemistry
Daphcalycinosidine C
- Journal of natural products
Daphnicyclidin D
- The Journal of organic chemistry
Yuzurimic acid B
- Journal of natural products
kaempferol 3-O-neohesperidoside
- 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |