Paeonia corsica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corsica
ID:
481224
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sieber ex Tausch
Source:
cmp
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Flora 11: 88 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480556
Common Names
- Corsican Peony
- Corsica Peony
- Paeonia corsica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Paeonia glabrescens Jord. [unknown]
- Paeonia ovatifolia Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
- Paeonia morisii Cesca, Bernardo & N.G.Passal. [unknown]
- Paeonia revelieri Jord. [unknown]
- Paeonia corallina corsica (Sieber ex Tausch) Coss. [unknown]
- Paeonia corallina corsica (Sieber ex Tausch) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
- Paeonia officinalis corsica (Sieber ex Tausch) Fiori [unknown]
- Paeonia mascula corsica (Sieber ex Tausch) Gürke [unknown]
- Paeonia russoi reverchonii Legrand [unknown]
- Paeonia corallina pubescens Moris [unknown]
- Paeonia corallina hypoleuca Briq. [unknown]
- Paeonia corallina leiocarpa Coss. [unknown]
- Paeonia russoi leiocarpa (Coss.) Stern [unknown]
Description
Paeonia corsica (also called Corsican Peony, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a spreading habit, with dark green leaves and fragrant, single, pink flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Paeonia corsica 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 corsica has bright pink, single flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are dark brown and oval-shaped, and its seedlings are dark green with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paeonia corsica 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 corsica
Paeonia corsica can be found in Corsica.
Paeonia corsica FAQ
What is the best soil for Paeonia corsica?
Paeonia corsica prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.
What is the optimal temperature for Paeonia corsica?
Paeonia corsica prefers temperatures between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much sunlight does Paeonia corsica need?
Paeonia corsica 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-2560947: Based on the initial data import
Ignaz Friedrich Tausch (1793-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tausch' in the authors string.
Franz Sieber (1789-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sieber' in the authors string.