Paeonia daurica subsp. mlokosewitschii
Paeonia daurica subsp. mlokosewitschii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Paeoonia daurica subsp. mlokosewitschii, is a rare medicinal peony native to specific Caucasian regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this subspecies is valued in traditional herbalism for its potential anti-inflammatory and restorative properties, offering a unique botanical subject for pharmacological research and natural healing.
- Family
- Paeoniaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Paeonia Triternata Var. Mlokosewitschii · Paeonia Mlokosewitschii
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Paeonia daurica subsp. mlokosewitschiiSynonyms
- Paeonia triternata var. mlokosewitschii
- Paeonia mlokosewitschii
Sources: Wikidata
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 and the genus Paeonia. This specific taxonomic hierarchy identifies it as the subspecies mlokosewitschii of the species Paeonia daurica.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Paeoniaceae |
| Genus | Paeonia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is specifically native to the unique landscapes of the Caucasus region. Its natural range is primarily concentrated within the North Caucasus area. Additionally, it can be found distributed throughout the Transcaucasus territories. These specific geographic zones define the limited environmental niche where the subspecies thrives. Consequently, its presence is strictly tied to these mountainous Caucasian habitats.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Caucasus | North Caucasus |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Paeonia daurica subsp. mlokosewitschii has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of xenobiotics
Root
- Journal of xenobiotics
Activities
Paeonia daurica subsp. mlokosewitschii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Journal of xenobiotics
Antioxidant
- Journal of xenobiotics
Medicinal Uses
Paeonia daurica subsp. mlokosewitschii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Escherichia coli, oxidative damage.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | Journal of xenobiotics (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative damage | Journal of xenobiotics (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf and root extracts | Journal of xenobiotics (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |