Paeonia baokangensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baokangensis
ID:
481174
Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.L.Dai & T.Hong
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 17: 2 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480506
Common Names
- Bao-Kang Peony
- Bao-Kang Peonies
- Bao-Kang Tree Peony
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Paeonia baokangensis (also called Baokang Peony, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. 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 baokangensis 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 baokangensis 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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Paeonia baokangensis is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be grown from seed or propagated from root cuttings. When grown from seed, it can take up to two years to flower. When propagated from root cuttings, it can take up to one year to flower. When planting, it is important to ensure that the soil is well-draining and that the plant is in a sunny location. It is also important to water regularly and to fertilize the soil with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Paeonia baokangensis
Paeonia baokangensis can be found in China.
Paeonia baokangensis FAQ
What type of soil does Paeonia baokangensis prefer?
Paeonia baokangensis prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
What is the optimal temperature for Paeonia baokangensis?
Paeonia baokangensis prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much sunlight does Paeonia baokangensis need?
Paeonia baokangensis needs full sun to partial shade to thrive.
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-2560894: Based on the initial data import
Tao Hong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Hong' in the authors string.
Zhen Lun Dai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.L.Dai' in the authors string.