Nilgiri Daphne-Leaf

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Goughia neilgherrensis
• Daphniphyllum glaucescens subsp. neilgherrense
• Daphniphyllum glaucescens var. concolor

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Saxifragales. Finally, it is a member of the family Daphniphyllacea and the genus Daphniphyllum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Daphniphyllum neelgherrense, exhibits a specific geographical range within the Asian continent. Its natural distribution is primarily concentrated within the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, it can be found growing natively in various regions across India. Furthermore, the species also extends its presence to the island nation of Sri Lanka. Consequently, its habitat is limited to these particular territories within the subtropical landscape.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Daphniphyllum neelgherrense is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located high above the ground on aerial stems. Within this category, it specifically exhibits traits consistent with both phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte life forms, indicating a perennial existence where the plant maintains its structural integrity through elevated woody stems that protect its vital regenerative tissues from seasonal environmental stressors. This life strategy allows the species to persist across multiple growing seasons, utilizing its elevated stem architecture to access light and resources within its specific ecological niche.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Daphniphyllum neelgherrense is characterized by its growth habit as a woody plant. It functions as a self-supporting climber, exhibiting traits consistent with both a liana and a vine, though it maintains a self-supporting structure rather than being an obligatory or facultative climber. The plant is non-parasitic, existing as an independent organism rather than an obligatory or facultative parasite. Furthermore, it is a terrestrial species, lacking the characteristics of an obligate or facultative epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Daphniphyllum neilgherrense has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Phenols.

Flavonoids

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Phenols

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Activities

Daphniphyllum neilgherrense has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.

Anticancer

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Antimicrobial

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Antioxidant

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Conditions

Daphniphyllum neilgherrense has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include skin diseases.

Skin diseases

1. Chemistry & biodiversity