Paeonia suffruticosa var. papaveracea

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Paeonia × suffruticosa subsp. rockii

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Paeonia rockii is characterized by a robust, perennial growth habit with a primarily woody structure, as it develops thick, woody stems and a substantial woody rootstock that facilitates long-term survival. The plant features large, compound leaves that are typically divided into several distinct, ovate to lanceolate leaflets with finely serrated margins. During its flowering period, it produces large, showy blossoms that can reach significant diameters, often exhibiting deep red or pink petals with prominent, contrasting stamens. The arrangement of these floral structures on the woody stems is central to its visual profile, while the overall architecture of the plant reflects its perennial, woody nature, allowing it to maintain a sturdy presence in its natural habitat.

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Paeonia rockii has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, leaf.

Flower

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Leaf

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Chemicals

Paeonia rockii has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, (+)-catechin, PAEONOL, Phenols, Steroids.

Flavonoids

1. Phytochemistry
2. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

(+)-catechin

1. Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

PAEONOL

1. Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

Phenols

1. Phytochemistry

Steroids

1. Phytochemistry

Stilbenes

1. Phytochemistry

Tannins

1. Phytochemistry

luteolin

1. Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)

triterpenoids

1. Phytochemistry

Medicinal Uses

Paeonia rockii has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus.

Most Reported Uses