Paeonia mairei
Paeonia mairei, commonly known as Maire's peony, is a perennial herb native to high-altitude regions of China. Renowned in traditional medicine, its roots contain bioactive compounds used to treat inflammation and promote circulation. This resilient plant holds significant pharmacological potential for developing modern treatments for various systemic health conditions.
- Scientific name: Paeonia mairei
- Family: Paeoniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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. Finally, it is identified by the genus Paeonia, specifically as the species Paeonia mairei.
| 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 native to specific regions within China. Its geographical range is primarily concentrated in the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, the species can be found inhabiting areas in North-Central China. This distribution pattern highlights its preference for these particular inland territories. Consequently, its presence is limited to these two distinct zones across the Chinese landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Paeonia mairei has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lactiflorin, paeoniflorin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lactiflorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| paeoniflorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |