Daphniphyllum paxianum
Daphniphyllum paxianum, commonly known as a medicinal shrub in certain tropical regions, holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic potential, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Scientific interest continues to grow as researchers explore its unique phytochemical properties and bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Daphniphyllum paxianum
- Family: Daphniphyllaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Saxifrages, falling into the family Daphniphyllaceae. Ultimately, it 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 is primarily found in specific regions across China. Its geographical range includes the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, it can be located on the island of Hainan. The species is also distributed throughout the Southeast region of China. Together, these areas define the natural habitat of Daphniphyllum paxianum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Daphniphyllum paxianum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include daphnicyclidin A, daphnipaxianine A, daphnipaxianine B, daphnipaxianine D, daphnipaxinin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| daphnicyclidin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daphnipaxianine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daphnipaxianine B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daphnipaxianine D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daphnipaxinin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |