Paeonia intermedia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
481122
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.A.Mey.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 2: 277 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480454
Common Names
- Intermediate Peony
- Intermediate Peonies
- Intermediate Tree Peony
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Paeonia intermedia pamiroalaica Ovcz. [unknown]
- Paeonia anomala intermedia (C.A.Mey.) Trautv. [unknown]
- Paeonia anomala intermedia (C.A.Mey.) Trautv. [unknown]
- Paeonia anomala pamiroalaica (Ovcz.) R.Cooper [unknown]
- Paeonia anomala hybrida Trautv. [unknown]
- Paeonia anomala hybrida (Pall.) Halda [illegitimate]
Description
Paeonia intermedia (also called Intermediate Peony, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are pink or white in color.
Uses & Benefits
Paeonia intermedia 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
The flower of Paeonia intermedia is white with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paeonia intermedia is a species of peony native to Central Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be grown in a mixture of sand, loam, and compost. It should be watered regularly, but not too often. Propagation is done by division of the root clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Paeonia intermedia
Paeonia intermedia can be found in the wild in Europe and western Asia.
Paeonia intermedia FAQ
What type of soil does Paeonia intermedia prefer?
Paeonia intermedia prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
What is the optimal temperature for Paeonia intermedia?
Paeonia intermedia prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much sunlight does Paeonia intermedia need?
Paeonia intermedia 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-2560836: Based on the initial data import
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.