Paeonia delavayi
Paeonia delaivayi, commonly known as Delavay's peony, is a rare and precious medicinal perennial native to the high-altitude regions of China. Highly valued in traditional medicine, its roots contain potent bioactive compounds used to treat inflammation, alleviate pain, and promote blood circulation, making it a significant botanical treasure.
- Scientific name: Paeonia delavayi
- Family: Paeoniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Paeonia delavayi, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Saxifragales. Finally, it is a member of the family Paeoniaceae and falls under 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 exhibits a specific geographical range located within the eastern part of Asia. Its presence is primarily documented in the regions of China South-Central. Additionally, the species can be found growing in the high-altitude areas of Tibet. These two distinct locations define the core habitat where the plant naturally occurs. Consequently, its distribution is closely tied to these specific Chinese territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Paeonia delavayi has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-O-ethylpaeoniflorin, 6'-O-benzoylalbiflorin, Benzoylpaeoniflorin, Luteolin, akebonic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4-O-ethylpaeoniflorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6'-O-benzoylalbiflorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Benzoylpaeoniflorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| akebonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| paeoniflorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| paeonilide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pentagalloylglucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Paeonia delavayi has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cardiovascular.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Paeonia delavayi has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include influenza virus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| influenza virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |