Paeonia obovata obovata
Paeonia obovata subsp. obovata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Paeonia obovatata subsp. obovatata, scientifically known as Paeoonia obovata subsp. obovata, is a perennial herb native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, particularly in China, its roots contain bioactive compounds used to treat inflammation, promote blood circulation, and alleviate pain, making it a vital botanical resource.
- Family
- Paeoniaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Paeonia Obovata Obovata
- Scientific synonyms
- Paeonia Japonica F. Glabra · Paeonia Japonica Var. Glabra · 10 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Paeonia obovata obovata
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Paeonia obovata subsp. obovataSynonyms
- Paeonia japonica f. glabra
- Paeonia japonica var. glabra
- Paeonia japonica var. pilosa
- Paeonia japonica f. pilosa
- Paeonia obovata f. oreogeton
- Paeonia obovata var. alba
- Paeonia obovata f. albiflora
- Paeonia obovata var. amurensis
- Paeonia obovata var. australis
- Paeonia obovata var. glabra
- Paeonia oreogeton
- Paeonia vernalis
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Paeonia obovata obovata
French:
- Paeonia obovata obovata
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Paeoniaceae |
| Genus | Paeonia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. |
| Russian Far East | Primorye |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin |
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Inner Mongolia |
| China | Manchuria |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Paeonia obovata subsp. obovata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Paeoniflorin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Paeoniflorin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Paeoniflorin
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)