Daphniphyllum macropodum
Daphniphyllum macropodum, commonly known as the "King of Herbs" in traditional Chinese medicine, is a resilient medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic properties. Renowned for its ability to promote blood circulation and alleviate pain, this potent botanical is frequently utilized in herbal remedies to support cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health.
- Scientific name: Daphniphyllum macropodum
- Family: Daphniphyllaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Saxifragales, it is classified under the family Daphniphyllaecae and 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 broad geographical distribution across several key regions of East Asia. In the northern reaches of its range, it can be found within the Kuril Islands of the Russian Far East. Its presence extends significantly into China, specifically throughout the South-Central and Southeast regions. The species is also well-established in Eastern Asia, including the territories of Japan and Korea. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where the species thrives across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Daphniphyllum macropodum has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include H, Macropodumine B, Macropodumine C, daphnicyclidin B, daphnicyclidin D.
- Total chemicals
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| H | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Macropodumine B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Macropodumine C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daphnicyclidin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daphnicyclidin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daphnicyclidin H | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daphnilactone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deoxycalyciphylline B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deoxyyuzurimine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| longistylumphylline A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |