Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
lactiflora
ID:
481147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1776

Citation Micro:
Reise Russ. Reich. 3: 286 (1776)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480479



Common Names

  • Common Peony
  • Common Peonies
  • Common Garden Peony


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Synonyms

  • Paeonia lactea Pall. [unknown]
  • Paeonia fragrans E.Vilm. [unknown]
  • Paeonia humei E.Vilm. [unknown]
  • Paeonia makoya Marn. [unknown]
  • Paeonia lactiflora nuda (Nakai) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Paeonia lactiflora pilosella (Nakai) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Paeonia lactiflora villosa M.S.Yan & K.Sun [unknown]
  • Paeonia lobata Pall. [unknown]
  • Paeonia albiflora Pall. [unknown]
  • Paeonia edulis Salisb. [unknown]
  • Paeonia sinensis hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Paeonia yui Fang [unknown]
  • Paeonia reevesiana Loudon [unknown]
  • Paeonia albiflora trichocarpa Bunge [unknown]
  • Paeonia lactiflora trichocarpa (Bunge) Stern [unknown]
  • Paeonia albiflora fragrans Sabine [unknown]
  • Paeonia albiflora humei Sabine [unknown]
  • Paeonia albiflora purpurea Korsh. [unknown]
  • Paeonia albiflora spontanea Makino [unknown]
  • Paeonia albiflora nuda Nakai [unknown]
  • Paeonia albiflora pilosella Nakai [unknown]
  • Paeonia albiflora pilifera Schipcz. [unknown]
  • Paeonia albiflora whitleyi Sabine [unknown]
  • Paeonia whitleyi (Sabine) auct. [deprecated]
  • Paeonia albiflora edulis (Salisb.) Pursh [unknown]
  • Paeonia edulis reevesiana Paxton [unknown]
  • Paeonia edulis sinensis Sims [unknown]
  • Paeonia lactiflora lactiflora [unknown]

Description

Paeonia lactiflora (also called Chinese Peony, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to East Asia 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 lactiflora 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 lactiflora is pink 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Paeonia lactiflora 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 lactiflora

Paeonia lactiflora can be found in the wild in China, Korea, and Japan.

Paeonia lactiflora FAQ

What type of soil does Paeonia lactiflora prefer?

Paeonia lactiflora prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Paeonia lactiflora?

Paeonia lactiflora prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sunlight does Paeonia lactiflora need?

Paeonia lactiflora needs full sun to partial shade to thrive.

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