Paeonia × suffruticosa
Paeonia × suffruticosa, commonly known as the tree peony, is a stunning perennial prized for its ornamental beauty and traditional medicinal properties. Renowned in various cultures, its roots are utilized in herbal formulations to address inflammation, promote blood circulation, and soothe nervous tension, blending aesthetic elegance with therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Paeonia × suffruticosa
- 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 Saxifragales, it is classified in 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 diverse geographical range across several key regions in Eastern Asia. Within China, its presence is notable in the South-Central provinces. It can also be found further north in the Inner Mongolia region. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout Southeast China. Finally, its natural habitat extends beyond mainland China to include Korea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Paeonia × suffruticosa has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include paeoniflorin, paeonol, phenols, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| paeoniflorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| paeonol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Paeonia × suffruticosa has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cardioprotective, Cytoprotective, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Paeonia × suffruticosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |