Paeonia rockii
Paeonia rockii, commonly known as Rock's peony, is a stunning perennial celebrated for its large, fragrant blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this medicinal plant holds significant value in traditional practices, where its roots are utilized for their therapeutic properties, offering potential benefits in managing inflammation and supporting overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Paeonia rockii
- Family: Paeoniaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 in the order Saxifragales. Finally, it is a member of the family Paeoniaceae and is identified by 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 exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several specific regions. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Additionally, its range extends into the Inner Mongolia region of the country. Beyond Asia, the species is also documented within the Baltic States of Eastern Europe. These various locations highlight the wide environmental adaptability of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Paeonia rockii has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, (+) -catechin, luteolin, paeonol, phenols.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+) -catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| paeonol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stilbenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Paeonia rockii has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |