Paeonia ludlowii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ludlowii
ID:
481155
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Stern & G.Taylor) D.Y.Hong
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Novon 7: 157 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480487
Common Names
- Ludlow Peony
- Ludlow Peonies
- Ludlow Tree Peony
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Paeonia lutea ludlowii (Stern & G.Taylor) Halda [unknown]
- Paeonia lutea ludlowii Stern & G.Taylor [unknown]
- Paeonia delavayi ludlowii (Stern & G.Taylor) B.A.Shen [unknown]
Description
Paeonia ludlowii (also called Ludlow's Peony, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Paeoniaceae family. It is native to China, where it is found in the provinces of Gansu, Qinghai, Sichuan, and Xizang. It is found in forests, grasslands, and rocky slopes at elevations of 2,400–4,800 m.
Uses & Benefits
Paeonia ludlowii 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 ludlowii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paeonia ludlowii 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 ludlowii
Paeonia ludlowii can be found in the wild in China and Tibet.
Paeonia ludlowii FAQ
What type of soil does Paeonia ludlowii prefer?
Paeonia ludlowii prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
What is the optimal temperature for Paeonia ludlowii?
Paeonia ludlowii prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much sunlight does Paeonia ludlowii need?
Paeonia ludlowii 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-2560870: Based on the initial data import
George Taylor (1904-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Taylor' in the authors string.
De Yuan Hong (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Y.Hong' in the authors string.
Frederick Claude Stern (1884-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stern' in the authors string.