Daphniphyllum
Daphniphyllum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Daphniphyllum, is a versatile genus of flowering plants within the Thymelaeaceae family. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological potential, various species are utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation and infections. Ongoing research explores its bioactive compounds, highlighting its significance in modern drug discovery and herbal therapeutics.
- Family
- Daphniphyllaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Goughia
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
DaphniphyllumSynonyms
- Goughia
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Daphniphyllaceae
German:
- Daphniphyllaceae
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Saxifragales and the family Daphniphyllaecae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Daphniphyllum.
| 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 exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In the northernmost reaches of its range, it can be found within the Kuril Islands of the Russian Far East. Its presence extends significantly through China, where it is located in the South-Central regions. Furthermore, the species is distributed throughout Southeast China and the tropical island of Hainan. Finally, its range reaches into the high-altitude terrain of Tibet.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. |
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| China | Tibet |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Korea |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Daphniphyllum has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, Vasorelaxant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasorelaxant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Planta medica
Cytotoxic
- Planta medica
Vasorelaxant
- Planta medica