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Paeonia officinalis officinalis

Paeonia officinalis subsp. officinalis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Paeonia officinalis officinalis, scientifically known as Paeonia officinalis subsp. officinalis, is a perennial herb renowned for its striking crimson blooms and historical medicinal value. Traditionally utilized in herbalism, this species contains bioactive compounds used to address various inflammatory conditions, supporting holistic wellness through its potent botanical properties and essence.

Family
Paeoniaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Paeonia Officinalis Officinalis · Common Peony · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Paeonia Porrigens · Paeonia Officinalis Var. Rubra · 21 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Paeonia officinalis subsp. officinalis

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Paeonia officinalis officinalis

German:

  • Bauern-Pfingstrose
  • gewöhnliche Pfingstrose

French:

  • Paeonia officinalis officinalis
  • pivoine officinale

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 Saxifragales, it is classified under the family Paeoniaceae and the genus Paeonia.

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 distributed across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented in both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found within the territories of Germany and Switzerland. Additionally, the plant extends its range across the Czechia-Slovakia region. Together, these locations highlight its specific ecological preference for these European landscapes.

Region Area
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Ireland
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Switzerland
Southeastern Europe Italy
Southeastern Europe NW. Balkan Pen.
Eastern Europe Central European Russia
Eastern Europe East European Russia
Northeastern U.S.A. Vermont

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Paeonia officinalis subsp. officinalis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-hydroxy benzaldehyde, Albiflorin, Paeoniflorin, n-Hexadecanoic acid.

Chemicals reported in Paeonia officinalis subsp. officinalis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
2-hydroxy benzaldehyde 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Albiflorin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Paeoniflorin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
n-Hexadecanoic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

2-hydroxy benzaldehyde

  1. Acta pharmacologica Sinica

Albiflorin

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Paeoniflorin

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

n-Hexadecanoic acid

  1. Acta pharmacologica Sinica