Paeonia daurica subsp. tomentosa
Paeonia daurica subsp. tomentosa, commonly known as the Tomentose Peony, is a rare perennial herb native to the Caucasus region. Renowned for its velvety foliage and striking blooms, this botanical treasure holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized in folk medicine for its potential anti-inflammatory and restorative therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Paeonia daurica subsp. tomentosa
- Family: Paeoniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Saxifrages and the family Paeoniaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Paeonia as the subspecies Paeonia daurica subsp. tomentosa.
| 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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution centered around the mountainous regions of Western Asia and the Caucasus. Within the Caucasus, its presence is notably documented throughout the Transcaucasus area. Additionally, the species extends its range into Western Asia, specifically inhabiting parts of Iran. These localized habitats suggest that the plant thrives in particular environmental conditions found within these territories. Consequently, its natural occurrence is restricted to these specific interconnected regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Chemicals
Paeonia daurica subsp. tomentosa has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 13-epi-manool, 4-ethyloctane, 5-methylnonane, benzaldehyde, cembrene.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 13-epi-manool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-ethyloctane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-methylnonane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cembrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cuminaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myrtanal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-decane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-tricosane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salicylaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Paeonia daurica subsp. tomentosa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |