Paeonia obovata subsp. obovata
Paeonia obovatica subsp. obovatica, commonly known as the obovate peony, is a significant medicinal plant in traditional East Asian medicine. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, particularly its root bark, it is used to treat inflammation, promote blood circulation, and alleviate pain, making it a vital botanical resource.
- Scientific name: Paeonia obovata subsp. obovata
- 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 Saxifrages, it is classified under the family Paeoniaceae and the genus Paeonia. Specifically, this specimen is identified as the subspecies obovata.
| 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 found throughout the diverse landscapes of the Russian Far East. Its range extends across the Amur region, where it inhabits specific local ecosystems. It can also be located within the Khabarovsk territory and the coastal areas of Primorye. Furthermore, the species is distributed across the islands of Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands. Collectively, these regions define the natural geographical boundaries for Paeonia obovata subsp. obovata.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Paeonia obovata subsp. obovata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include paeoniflorin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| paeoniflorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |