Paeonia daurica
Paeonia daurica, commonly known as the Caucasian peony, is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus region. Renowned for its striking blooms, this medicinal plant contains bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies. It is studied for its potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, offering significant value in ethnobotanical research.
- Scientific name: Paeonia daurica
- Family: Paeoniaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Saxifrages, it is further organized into the family Paeoniaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the 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 located within the diverse landscapes of Southeastern Europe. Its range extends through several specific countries, including Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania. Additionally, it can be found throughout the Northwestern Balkan Peninsula. Beyond the Balkan region, the species is also distributed across Eastern Europe. Specifically, its geographical presence reaches as far as the Crimea region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Paeonia daurica has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ascorbate, flavonoid, reduced glutathione.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ascorbate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| reduced glutathione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Paeonia daurica has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |