Wikstroemia chamaedaphne
Wikstroemia chamaedaphne, commonly known as the Wikstroemia shrub, is a significant medicinal plant found in various subtropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. Its bioactive compounds offer promising potential for developing modern therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Wikstroemia chamaedaphne
- Family: Thymelaeaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 |
Chemicals
Wikstroemia chamaedaphne has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include daphnepedunin A.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| daphnepedunin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| nasopharyngeal carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |