redneck rhody
Daphniphyllum macropodum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (21 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Redneck rhody, scientifically known as Daphniphyllum macropodum, is a remarkable medicinal shrub native to East Asia. Traditionally utilized in various folk remedies, this plant is celebrated for its potent bioactive compounds. It is frequently studied for its potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, offering promising insights into modern natural pharmacology.
- Family
- Daphniphyllaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Fruit · Leaf
- Common names
- Redneck Rhody · Yuzuri-Ha Tree
- Scientific synonyms
- Tetranthera Lhuysii · Daphniphyllum Jezoense · 11 more
Names
Common Names
- redneck rhody
- yuzuri-ha tree
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- chinesischer Scheinlorbeer
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Daphniphyllum macropodumSynonyms
- Tetranthera lhuysii
- Daphniphyllum jezoense
- Daphniphyllum macropodum var. crassifolium
- Daphniphyllum macropodum subsp. humile
- Daphniphyllum macropodum var. humile
- Daphniphyllum macropodum var. lhuysii
- Daphniphyllum macropodum f. intermedium
- Daphniphyllum macropodum var. variegatum
- Daphniphyllum macropodum var. viridipes
- Daphniphyllum humile
- Daphniphyllum membranaceum
- Daphniphyllum himalense subsp. macropodum
- Daphniphyllum macropodum f. variegatum
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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Daphniphyllum macropodum, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, including its stems, leaves, and fruits. The stems serve as the structural foundation of the shrub, providing the necessary support for its growth and nutrient transport. The leaves are a significant part of the plant, often being harvested for their specific bioactive compounds. Additionally, the fruits represent the reproductive structures of the plant, which may also contain unique chemical constituents used in traditional medicinal practices.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | The Journal of organic chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Daphniphyllum macropodum has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Macropodumine B, Macropodumine C, Daphnicyclidin B, Daphnicyclidin D, Daphnicyclidin H.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Macropodumine B | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Macropodumine C | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Daphnicyclidin B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Daphnicyclidin D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Daphnicyclidin H | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Daphnilactone B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Deoxycalyciphylline B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Deoxyyuzurimine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| H- | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Longistylumphylline A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Macropodumine B
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
- Chirality
Macropodumine C
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
- Chirality
Daphnicyclidin B
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Daphnicyclidin D
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Daphnicyclidin H
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Daphnilactone B
- Journal of natural products
Deoxycalyciphylline B
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Deoxyyuzurimine
- Chemistry & biodiversity
H-
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Longistylumphylline A
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CHCl3 extract | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |