Wikstroemia chamaedaphne
Wikstroemia chamaedaphne · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Wikstroemia chamaedaphne, scientifically known as Wikstroemia chamaedaphne, is a significant medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing practices. Often found in East Asian forests, this plant contains bioactive compounds utilized for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, offering diverse therapeutic potential in pharmacological research and natural medicine applications.
- Family
- Thymelaeaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Diplomorpha Chamaedaphne · Daphne Chamaedaphne · 1 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Wikstroemia chamaedaphneSynonyms
- Diplomorpha chamaedaphne
- Daphne chamaedaphne
- Passerina chamaedaphne
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Wikstroemia chamaedaphne, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malvales. Finally, it is a member of the family Thymelaeaceae and falls under the genus Wikstroemia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Wikstroemia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is a medicinal species with a specific distribution across several regions of China. Its presence is documented throughout the South-Central parts of the country. Additionally, the species can be found inhabiting the North-Central areas of China. It also extends its range into the Southeast regions of the nation. Therefore, its geographical footprint covers diverse provinces within the Chinese landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Wikstroemia chamaedaphne, exhibits distinct morphological characteristics across its various structural components. The woody stems provide a sturdy framework for the shrub, supporting the overall growth and distribution of its medicinal properties. Emerging from these structures are the peduncles, which serve as the specialized stalks that elevate and hold the flowers for pollination. Surrounding these reproductive elements is the lush foliage, consisting of leaves that play a vital role in photosynthesis and are often the primary site for studying the plant's chemical constituents.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| stem | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Wikstroemia chamaedaphne has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Daphnepedunin A.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Daphnepedunin A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Daphnepedunin A
- Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)
Medicinal Uses
Wikstroemia chamaedaphne has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| nasopharyngeal carcinoma | Biomedical and environmental sciences : BES (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |