Paeonia arietina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arietina
ID:
481200
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Anderson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 12: 275 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480532
Common Names
- Arian Peony
- Arian Peonies
- Arian Tree Peony
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Paeonia bakeri Lynch [unknown]
- Paeonia cretica Sabine [unknown]
- Paeonia mascula arietina (G.Anderson) Cullen & Heywood [unknown]
- Paeonia officinalis arietina (G.Anderson) N.G.Passal. [unknown]
Description
Paeonia arietina (also called Ram's Peony, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western Mediterranean. It has a short stem and large, lobed leaves. The flowers are usually pink or white and have a single row of petals. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Paeonia arietina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paeonia arietina has a single, large, fragrant flower that is usually pink or white. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. Its seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paeonia arietina is a hardy, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rootball in the spring. It can also be propagated by seed, though this is more difficult.
Where to Find Paeonia arietina
Paeonia arietina can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Paeonia arietina FAQ
What is the best soil for Paeonia arietina?
Paeonia arietina prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.
What is the optimal temperature for Paeonia arietina?
Paeonia arietina prefers temperatures between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much sunlight does Paeonia arietina need?
Paeonia arietina needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
Species in the Paeonia genus
Paeonia intermedia, Paeonia jishanensis, Paeonia kesrouanensis, Paeonia lactiflora, Paeonia mairei, Paeonia ludlowii, Paeonia mascula, Paeonia baokangensis, Paeonia brownii, Paeonia californica, Paeonia cambessedesii, Paeonia broteri, Paeonia algeriensis, Paeonia arietina, Paeonia clusii, Paeonia anomala, Paeonia delavayi, Paeonia emodi, Paeonia daurica, Paeonia coriacea, Paeonia corsica, Paeonia decomposita, Paeonia tenuifolia, Paeonia saundersii, Paeonia sterniana, Paeonia suffruticosa, Paeonia yananensis, Paeonia officinalis, Paeonia ostii, Paeonia obovata, Paeonia rockii, Paeonia parnassica, Paeonia peregrina, Paeonia qiui, Paeonia saueri, Paeonia cathayana, Paeonia maleevii, Paeonia kayae, Paeonia sandrae, Paeonia wendelboi,
Species in the Paeoniaceae family
Paeonia intermedia, Paeonia jishanensis, Paeonia kesrouanensis, Paeonia lactiflora, Paeonia mairei, Paeonia ludlowii, Paeonia mascula, Paeonia baokangensis, Paeonia brownii, Paeonia californica, Paeonia cambessedesii, Paeonia broteri, Paeonia algeriensis, Paeonia arietina, Paeonia clusii, Paeonia anomala, Paeonia delavayi, Paeonia emodi, Paeonia daurica, Paeonia coriacea, Paeonia corsica, Paeonia decomposita, Paeonia tenuifolia, Paeonia saundersii, Paeonia sterniana, Paeonia suffruticosa, Paeonia yananensis, Paeonia officinalis, Paeonia ostii, Paeonia obovata, Paeonia rockii, Paeonia parnassica, Paeonia peregrina, Paeonia qiui, Paeonia saueri, Paeonia cathayana, Paeonia maleevii, Paeonia kayae, Paeonia sandrae, Paeonia wendelboi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2560922: Based on the initial data import
George W. Anderson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Anderson' in the authors string.