Daphniphyllum majus var. majus
Daphniphyllum majus var. majus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Daphniphyllum majus var. majus, is a significant medicinal shrub native to East Asian forests. Renowned in traditional medicine, particularly in China, this plant is valued for its bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized to treat inflammation, fever, and various ailments, offering promising potential for modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Daphniphyllaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf · Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Daphniphyllum Latifolium · Daphniphyllum Longipes · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Daphniphyllum majus var. majusSynonyms
- Daphniphyllum latifolium
- Daphniphyllum longipes
- Daphniphyllum yunnanense
- Daphniphyllum candelabrum
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Saxifragales and is a member of the family Daphniphyllaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Daphniphyllum as the specific variety Daphniphyllum maju s var. maju s.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Daphniphyllaceae |
| Genus | Daphniphyllum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across specific regions of East and Southeast Asia. In China, it is found within the South-Central provinces. Its range extends into the Indo-China peninsula, where it inhabits parts of Myanmar. Additionally, the species is documented as growing in Thailand. These specific locations define the natural geographical footprint of Daphniphyllum majus var. majus.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Daphniphyllum majus var. majus has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of natural products
Stem
- Journal of natural products
Chemicals
Daphniphyllum majus var. majus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Calycinine A, Daphniyunnine D.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Calycinine A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Daphniyunnine D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Calycinine A
- Journal of natural products
Daphniyunnine D
- Journal of natural products