anomalous peony
Paeonia anomala · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Anomalous peony, scientifically known as Paeoonia anomala, is a rare perennial herb native to the mountain ranges of Central Asia. Renowned for its striking pink blossoms and medicinal properties, it is traditionally used in herbal remedies to treat inflammation, promote circulation, and support overall vitality through its bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Paeoniaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Anomalous Peony
- Scientific synonyms
- Paeonia Quinquecapsularis · Paeonia Sibirica · 6 more
Names
Common Names
- anomalous peony
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Paeonia anomalaSynonyms
- Paeonia quinquecapsularis
- Paeonia sibirica
- Paeonia sinjiangensis
- Paeonia veitchii subsp. altaica
- Paeonia altaica
- Paeonia anomala var. nudicarpa
- Paeonia anomala var. insignis
- Paeonia anomala var. angustifolia
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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Paeonia anomala, possesses several components that are of significant botanical and medicinal interest. The most vital part is the thick, fleshy root, which is often harvested for its bioactive compounds and traditional therapeutic uses. While the plant is primarily herbaceous, the woody structure of the older rootstock provides essential support and storage for nutrients. Additionally, the bark of the older, more lignified parts of the root system can be examined for its texture and chemical composition, contributing to the overall profile of this medicinal species.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Paeonia anomala has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-O-methyl-paeoniflorin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 4-O-methyl-paeoniflorin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
4-O-methyl-paeoniflorin
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| extracts prepared from various parts of the root of Paeonia anomala (bark and wood) | Izvestiia Akademii nauk. Seriia biologicheskaia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |