Paeonia anomala
Paeonia anomala, commonly known as the anomalous peony, is a resilient perennial native to the rocky terrains of Central and Eastern Europe. Renowned for its striking blooms, this medicinal plant contains bioactive compounds traditionally used to treat inflammation, soothe digestive issues, and support overall neurological health in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Paeonia anomala
- Family: Paeoniaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Saxifragales, it is classified under the family Paeoniaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Paeonia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Paeoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Paeonia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the vast territories of Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. Within Eastern Europe, its range extends through both North European Russia and East European Russia. Moving eastward, the species is well-established across several key regions of Siberia. Specifically, it can be found in the Altay mountains and throughout the Buryatiya region. Furthermore, its geographical presence continues into the Irkutsk area of Siberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | North European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Paeonia anomala has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-O-methyl-paeoniflorin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4-O-methyl-paeoniflorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |