Paeonia ostii
Paeonia ostii, commonly known as the Ostia peony, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its therapeutic potential. Native to specific Asian regions, it contains bioactive compounds valued in traditional practices. This resilient species offers unique phytochemical properties, making it a significant subject for modern pharmacological research and herbal wellness.
- Scientific name: Paeonia ostii
- Family: Paeoniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Saxifrages, falling into the family Paeoniaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is found 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, known scientifically as Paeonia ostii, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its occurrence is primarily documented within the borders of China. More specifically, its habitat is concentrated in the Southeast region of the country. This localized distribution suggests that the species thrives under the particular environmental conditions found there. Consequently, the plant remains a characteristic element of the southeastern Chinese landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Paeonia ostii has 42 reported phytochemicals identified across 55 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include paeoniflorin, paeonol, Cu, Pb, Zn.
- Total chemicals
- 42
- Scientific sources
- 55
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| paeoniflorin | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| paeonol | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pb | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| albiflorin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stilbenes | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Paeonia ostii has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus, drought, female genital diseases, hyperglycemia, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| drought | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| female genital diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salt stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |