Paeonia ludlowii
Paeonia ludlowii, commonly known as Ludlow's peony, is a striking perennial native to China. Valued for its large, bowl-shaped blooms, this botanical treasure holds significant place in traditional practices. Beyond its ornamental beauty, its roots contain bioactive compounds often explored for their potential therapeutic and medicinal properties in herbalism.
- Scientific name: Paeonia ludlowii
- Family: Paeoniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Paeonia ludlowii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Saxifrages and the family Paeoniaceae. Finally, it is situated within 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 a rare medicinal species with a very specific and limited range. Its natural habitat is found exclusively within the borders of China. Specifically, its geographical distribution is restricted to the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Due to this localized occurrence, it is considered an endemic species to that particular territory. Understanding this narrow distribution is essential for the conservation efforts of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Paeonia ludlowii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include linoleic acid, oleic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Paeonia ludlowii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |