Paeonia rotundiloba
Paeonia rotundiloba · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Paeonia rotundiloba, is a rare medicinal herb native to specific regions of China. Renowned in traditional medicine, it is highly valued for its potent bioactive compounds. This plant is primarily utilized to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and various systemic ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential.
- Family
- Paeoniaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Paeonia Decomposita Subsp. Rotundiloba
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Paeonia rotundilobaSynonyms
- Paeonia decomposita subsp. rotundiloba
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Saxifrages and the family Paeoniaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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 found within the specific region of South-Central China. Its natural habitat is concentrated in this particular part of the country rather than being widely dispersed globally. Within this geographical range, it thrives in the local environmental conditions unique to the South-Central provinces. This limited distribution makes it a characteristic species of its specific Chinese territory. Consequently, understanding its location in South-Central China is essential for its conservation and study.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Paeonia rotundiloba has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-catechin, PAEONOL, luteolin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-catechin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PAEONOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(+)-catechin
- Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)
PAEONOL
- Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)
luteolin
- Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)