Paeonia veitchii
Paeonia veiitchii, commonly known as Veitch's peony, is a resilient perennial prized for its striking blooms and medicinal potential. Native to mountainous regions, this botanical treasure is valued in traditional practices for its bioactive compounds, which are studied for their therapeutic properties in supporting various holistic health applications.
- Scientific name: Paeonia veitchii
- Family: Paeoniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Saxifrages, it is classified under the family Paeoniaceae and 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 broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of China. It can be found growing in the landscapes of China South-Central and China North-Central. Additionally, the species extends its range northward into the territory of Inner Mongolia. Its presence is also documented within the high-altitude regions of Qinghai. Finally, the plant is distributed throughout the vast plateau area of Tibet.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Paeonia veitchii has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ETH, JA-Ile, SA, Syringic acid, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ETH | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| JA-Ile | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Syringic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-Coumaroylputrescine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Paeonia veitchii has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, antispasmodic, cold, cold stress, ischemia.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cold stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ischemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |