Paeonia peregrina
Paeonia peregrina, commonly known as the peregrine peony, is a perennial herb native to the mountainous regions of Europe and Asia. Renowned for its striking blooms, this medicinal plant contains bioactive compounds used in traditional practices to address inflammatory conditions, support reproductive health, and promote overall systemic wellness.
- Scientific name: Paeonia peregrina
- Family: Paeoniaceae
- Native range: Europe
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, its taxonomic identity is established 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, Paeonia peregrina, is primarily distributed across several regions in Southeastern Europe. It can be found growing naturally in the country of Albania. Its presence is also documented within the borders of Bulgaria. Additionally, this medicinal species inhabits various landscapes throughout Greece. Finally, the plant's range extends to Italy and Romania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Paeonia peregrina has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include GA3, Terpenoids, digallate, flavonoids, gibberellic acid (GA3).
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| GA3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| digallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gibberellic acid (GA3) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl gallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| paeoniflorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Paeonia peregrina has 7 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antisclerotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Paeonia peregrina has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella Typhimurium, antidiabetic, antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella Typhimurium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |