Daphniphyllum neilgherrense
Daphniphyllum neillgherense, commonly known as the African Daphne, is a significant medicinal shrub native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this plant is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammatory conditions and skin infections, offering valuable insights for modern botanical and therapeutic research.
- Scientific name: Daphniphyllum neilgherrense
- Family: Daphniphyllaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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.
| 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, 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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Chemicals
Daphniphyllum neilgherrense has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, phenols.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Daphniphyllum neilgherrense has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Daphniphyllum neilgherrense has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include skin diseases.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |